Japan Space Activities Commission details 10-year development plan

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The Space Activities Commission of Japan has issued its highly anticipated 10-year plan for space development. The report 'Fundamental Policy of Japan's Space Activities' describes the major areas for federal funding and technology development. The major areas outlined in the paper include the deployment of Earth observation satellites for research on global environment and climate. It also recommends the creation of a new group of satellites.

Space sciences

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Space agencies in Japan aiming for moon missions

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The Japanese National Space and Aeronautics Development Agency and the Institute for Space Astronautical Science are considering the development of several joint lunar missions. The joint missions will involve the launch of several lunar remote sensing craft, followed by the landing of lunar rovers and several lunar sampling craft. Both agencies hope to improve the H-2 launch vehicle which they intend to use in the lunar missions.

Scientific Research and Development Services, Science, Space & Technology, Planning, Space flight to the moon, Lunar flights, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science

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Accident raises fears about safety of Monju reactor

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The accident which forced the shutdown of Japan's experimental fast-breeder reactor in Fukui prefecture has prompted many Japanese to question not only the safety of its design but the government's choice of plutonium as the primary fuel for its nuclear power program as well. The incident has prompted a growing number of people to doubt the government's assurances of adequate safety precautions.

Nuclear Electric Power, Nuclear Electric Power Generation, Electric services, Nuclear energy, Accidents, Nuclear power plants

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