In recent years, a wide variety of space businesses have emerged in Japan, and the sector is thriving. Entry into such space businesses requires compliance with numerous Japanese relevant laws and guidelines, including the Space Activities Act, the Space Resources Act, the Satellite Remote Sensing Act, and the Radio Act, and with the Outer Space Treaty and other international law instruments. However, many companies remain uncertain as to which laws they should be attentive to when actually conducting space business.

Against this backdrop, this series, "Space Business and Japanese Space Law," is written by attorneys at TMI Associates who have been involved in a wide range of space-related matters, including the following, in order to provide an accessible explanation of the overall legal landscape and key practical considerations relating to space business:

- Legal support for a variety of companies engaged in space-related activities, ranging from major corporations to startups
- Drafting and review of a large number of contracts relating to space business, including launch service agreements and agreements relating to satellite-based services
- Handling of various licenses, permits and authorizations under the Space Activities Act and other laws
- Investment transactions involving space-related companies
- Intellectual property matters relating to space
- Research into Japanese space-related legislation and the space law regimes of various countries etc.

■List of Series Articles

- [Space Business and Japanese Space Law ①] The Structure and Overall Framework of Space Law That Should Be Understood Before Entering the Japanese Market
This article provides an overview of the domestic and international legal frameworks relevant to space business, organizing the overall picture and key points.

(Additional articles to be added in due course)

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