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FOCUS: Cargo, investment play part in Japan's space industry in global race

The Japanese government plans to invest $6.5 billion through 2035 to develop domestic commercial cargo services and reduce reliance on foreign rocket launches.

Summary by Kyodo News+
Japan, regarded as one of the most competitive players in the promising space business, needs to establish commercial cargo operations and narrow the scope of service areas eligible for government financial aid to better catch up with leading global rivals, analysts say.

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Kyodo News+ broke the news in Japan on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
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