Tuesday, December 2, 2008
At the meeting, the Principles of a Space Basic Plan and Measures for Space Development and Use for FY2009 were approved. Five items, including the strengthening of security through the use of space and the promotion of space diplomacy, were included as principles.
In his opening address, Prime Minister Aso said, "We will advance strategic public-private sector undertakings. Against this backdrop, I would like to ensure that a Space Basic Plan is compiled at an early date, in order to take effective steps."