Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Government of Japan
Space Communications Advisory Board (5th Meeting)
Date: February 18, 2025 Time: 20:00 JST Location: Conference Room, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Attendees: * Advisory Board members (8) * Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications staff
Agenda: 1. Confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting 2. Discussion on the evaluation of satellite communication demonstrations 3. Discussion on the future direction of space communication technology 4. Other matters
Summary of Discussions:
1. Confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed without any amendments.
2. Discussion on the evaluation of satellite communication demonstrations * The Board members discussed the results of the satellite communication demonstrations that had been conducted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. * The Board members agreed that the demonstrations had been successful in proving the feasibility of using satellite communications to provide broadband internet access to remote areas. * The Board members also discussed the challenges that had been encountered during the demonstrations, such as the high cost of satellite bandwidth and the need for specialized equipment.
3. Discussion on the future direction of space communication technology * The Board members discussed the future direction of space communication technology, including the development of new satellite technologies and the use of space communication to support emerging applications such as autonomous vehicles and telemedicine. * The Board members agreed that Japan should continue to play a leading role in the development of space communication technology. * The Board members also discussed the need for international cooperation in the development and use of space communication technology.
4. Other matters * The Board members discussed the schedule for the next meeting. * The meeting was adjourned at 22:00 JST.
Next Meeting: The next meeting of the Space Communications Advisory Board is scheduled to be held in April 2025.
Space Communications Advisory Board (5th)
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