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![Managing the Military Problem of Space: The Case of Japan Managing the Military Problem of Space: The Case of Japan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-04-23-10.jpg)
Managing the Military Problem of Space: The Case of Japan
By Robert Farley
Japan has steadily increased its institutional military engagement with space, albeit still with a defensive posture.
![Japan Launches Spy Satellite Japan Launches Spy Satellite](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-02_08-37-47.jpg)
Japan Launches Spy Satellite
By Ankit Panda
Japan launched a spy satellite to supplement its two radar satellites.
![Koichi Wakata Becomes First Japanese Commander of International Space Station Koichi Wakata Becomes First Japanese Commander of International Space Station](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-03-11_04-57-22.jpg)
Koichi Wakata Becomes First Japanese Commander of International Space Station
By J.T. Quigley
The veteran astronaut, who previously served as flight engineer, will hold the post until mid-May.
![Japan Will Cast a “Magnetic Net” for Space Junk Japan Will Cast a “Magnetic Net” for Space Junk](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-01-16_05-38-41.jpg)
Japan Will Cast a “Magnetic Net” for Space Junk
By J.T. Quigley
JAXA has partnered with a fishing equipment company in an attempt to clean up orbiting debris.
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