Japan placates fishermen after launch delay

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Japan's ambition to become a major player in space activities were given hope with the successful launch, resulting in the placing of a geostationary weather satellite in transfer orbit and the release of a space flyer unit. The launch, delayed by several weeks due to technical problems resulted in the National Space Development Agency (NASDA) having to negotiate with local fishermen to allow the launch to proceed. The agreement was made with 10,000 fishermen operating adjacent to NASDA's launch center, stipulating payment of 600 million a year to fishing co-operatives for permission to launch during two-match periods.

Astronautics and state, Space policy

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NTT to unhook mobile phones

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Japan's Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp (NTT) will split off its mobile communications sector, which will become NTT Mobile Communications Network Inc. NTT will reluctantly divest itself of the fast-growing and research-oriented concern due to the government objective of achieving greater competition in the Japanese telecommunications industry. However, although NTT officials insist that the two companies will be separate, the likelihood is that NTT will withdraw very slowly from mobile communications research.

Planning, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Wireless communications, Nippon Telephone and Telegraph Corp., NTT DoCoMo Inc., Mobile communication systems

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Japan aiming to fund centres of 'excellence' in universities

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A new reform proposed for financing research institutions in Japan requires the formation of centers of excellence. The reforms are essential as the funds being distributed by the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture are not adequate and properly targeted. The funds are being distributed without considering the research and the personnel involved. The new reforms are being received by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry.

Analysis, Federal aid to research, Government aid to research

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