Toward the revision of the schedule of the Basic Space Plan, the government will surely launch a spacecraft of JAXA = Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency in 2024 in order to realize the plan to bring samples back to the earth from the satellite of Mars in 2029. We have compiled an interim report.
The government held a meeting of the Space Development Strategy Headquarters at the Prime Minister's Office on the 29th, and compiled an interim report for the revision of the schedule of the Basic Space Plan, which is being carried out at the end of each year.
According to this, it is said that the JAXA spacecraft will be launched in 2024 in order to realize the plan to bring the sample back to the earth from the Martian satellite "Phobos" in 2029.
It also includes strategic efforts by the public and private sectors to build a unique system that enables quick understanding of the disaster situation in the event of a disaster by linking a large number of small satellites.
At a meeting of the Strategic Headquarters, Prime Minister Suga said, "Space is a frontier that gives people dreams and hopes, and at the same time, it is a foundation that supports the economy and society of the future. We will strengthen necessary measures based on today's decision. ".