Group 1 - Japan and the EU are set to reach an agreement on July 23 to collaborate on building a large-scale artificial satellite network, aiming to reduce dependence on US companies like SpaceX [1] - The agreement will include cooperation in satellite network construction and public-private partnership frameworks, as well as data sharing on climate change and disaster prevention [1] - Japan plans to establish over five satellite systems through its "Space Strategy Fund" by the early 2030s, while the EU aims to deploy over 290 satellites [1][3] Group 2 - The Japanese government has increased its focus on the space industry, providing substantial support to related enterprises, with a budget for space-related activities expected to reach 894.5 billion yen in the 2024 fiscal year [3] - The defense budget for fiscal year 2025 highlights the importance of space operations, allocating 283.2 billion yen for the "low Earth orbit satellite constellation" project [3] - Japan and the EU have been strengthening their cooperation in the space sector, with a recent dialogue in May focusing on their respective space policies [4]
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Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-07-13 22:54