Takashi Goto, president of Seibu Holdings, was selected as chairman of the Space Policy Committee, which deliberates on important matters related to the country's space policy. It is extremely important to strengthen international competitiveness, and I would like you to further promote technical considerations."
The "Space Policy Committee" is an advisory body to the Prime Minister established within the Cabinet Office to unify and efficiently advance the country's space development. deliberating.
At the committee meeting held on the 4th, Mr. Takashi Goto, president of Seibu Holdings, was selected as the chairman of the committee, who passed away in May this year. .
Mr. Goto is 73 years old.
For six years he has served on the Space Policy Committee.
At the press conference, Mr. Goto expressed his aspirations, saying, "Space development is important to Japan, and we must not fall behind."
Regarding the new rocket "H3", whose launch has been postponed twice, he said, "It is extremely important to ensure the independence of space activities and strengthen international competitiveness, so I would like JAXA to further promote technical studies." I asked.
Mr. Goto's term of office is two years.
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