Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) Holds 5th Space Communications Advisory Board Meeting
Tokyo, Japan – February 18, 2025 – The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) held the 5th meeting of the Space Communications Advisory Board on February 18, 2025, at 20:00 JST.
Topics Discussed
The meeting covered the following topics:
- Progress report on MIC’s space communications initiatives
- Current status and future prospects of satellite communications
- Considerations for future space communications systems
- Role of the Space Communications Advisory Board
Participants
The meeting was attended by:
- Chair: Mr. Masaki Yamamoto, Deputy Director-General for Policy Coordination, MIC
- Members: Experts from academia, industry, and government entities
- Secretariat: MIC Space Communications Division
Key Outcomes
The key outcomes of the meeting were:
- The board reviewed the progress made by MIC in promoting space communications.
- The board discussed the latest trends and challenges in satellite communications, including the growing demand for high-speed and secure connectivity.
- The board considered the requirements and technologies for future space communications systems, such as low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites and high-throughput satellites (HTS).
- The board emphasized the importance of international cooperation in space communications and discussed ways to enhance collaboration with other countries.
Future Plans
The Space Communications Advisory Board will continue to provide advice to MIC on space communications policies and initiatives. The next meeting is scheduled to be held in June 2025.
About MIC
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) is responsible for promoting the development of space communications and other advanced telecommunications technologies. MIC works to ensure the secure and stable provision of communications services, including satellite communications, for the benefit of the people of Japan.
Contact:
Space Communications Division Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications E-mail: space-communications@soumu.go.jp
Space Communications Advisory Board (5th)
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