Japan and United Nations Cooperate to Remove "Space Litter" February 7 4:40
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As space debris floating in outer space, such as satellite components, becomes more serious, the Japanese government will work with the United Nations to disseminate research results for the removal of space debris. We intend to exercise our initiative for international cooperation.
In space, there is a huge number of `` space garbage '' such as artificial satellites that have finished operation and rocket parts that launched satellites, and serious damage may occur if they collide with operating satellites or the International Space Station There is concern that there is.
The Government of Japan will work with the United Nations to raise awareness of the problem and disseminate research results to remove "space litter". The signing ceremony was held at.
Japan is the first signing partner to work with the United Nations, and says United Nations Head of Space, Deputy Director Dipippo, "Cooperation with Japan is important. I want to. "
Japan is in cooperation with the private sector, such as the aim to commercialize the removal of "space junk" the world's first large-scale to prospect the 2025 fiscal year, and high technology is expected.
Ambassador Hikihara, the United Nations Delegation of the United Nations in Vienna, said in an interview with NHK, "While space activities have a significant impact on society and the economy, the biggest problem is this space litter. Japan has a long experience and accumulation of space litter. I would like to take advantage of this and promote international cooperation. "