In June of last year, the Cabinet revised the Basic Plan on Space Policy, which shows the basic guidelines for Japan's space policy for the next 10 years. This plan outlines the environment of Japan’s Space Policy and key initiatives such as use of outer space in a security environment, economic and social dependence on space systems, structural change in the space industry, space exploration activity including deep space beyond the moon, access to space, and increasing risks and threats. I will introduce the latest trends surrounding Japan's space policy, including the Space Technology Strategy formulated in March of this year and the Space Strategy Fund newly established this year.

Major structural changes such as GX and DX are required in the aircraft industry. It is important to take these changes as a growth opportunity and link it to future growth. We formulated the " Strategy of Aircraft Industry," which sets out the direction of future aircraft industry policy, in April this year. In addition, in the defense industry, we are promoting initiatives to maintain and strengthen the defense industrial base, including the creation of defense innovation. Furthermore, the space field is now extremely important in terms of national security, and I believe that we are at a watershed point in determining whether Japan will be able to secure a certain level of presence. We will introduce the latest trends in aircraft, defense, and space industry policies. In addition, in the defense industry, we are promoting initiatives to maintain and strengthen the defense industrial base, including the creation of defense innovation. Furthermore, the space field is now extremely important in terms of national security. We are at a watershed point in determining whether Japan will be able to secure a certain level of presence. We will introduce the latest trends in aircraft, defense, and space industry policies.

In Japan, basic rules of unmanned aircraft such as prohibited airspaces and ways to fly are provided by Civil Aeronautics Act. With regard to the AAM, standards for safety of aircraft, operation, pilot license and vertiport were also established in fiscal 2023 and JCAB conducts inspections based on these standards. In this lecture, I would like to introduce the series of JCAB's efforts to realize the social implementation of unmanned aircrafts in Japan and AAM ahead of the rest of the world.

Since last year, The Act on Enhancing Defense Production and Technology Bases was enacted, the Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology and its Implementation Guidelines were revised and the efforts towards establishing new research institutions were undertaken. Moreover, the joint development of the next-generation fighter aircraft(GCAP) or the foundation of periodic discussions for Japan-U.S Defense Industrial Cooperation, Acquisition and Sustainment(DICAS) demonstrates the activeness of cooperation with countries. Through these policies, I would like to explain how ATLA will enhance our country’s Defense Production and Technology Bases and cooperate with defense industries.

Deliver an insightful speech supported by expertise in the aviation industry.

Deliver an insightful speech supported by expertise in the aviation industry.

Recently global warming by air transportation is the most important issue in aviation community in the world for sustainable aviation. In 2022, ICAO adopted the global aspirational goal of net-zero carbon emission by 2050 to solve this issue. Since this goal is very challenging, aviation community in the world should work on this difficult issue collaboratively to achieve this goal, tackling various promising green transformation (GX) technologies. This presentation will overview the progresses and challenges of R&D in Japan on GX technologies in aviation, illustrating the promising technologies under development and the eco system to facilitate the collaborations across the different technical fields and organizations.

Aviation is being shaped by the need to accommodate growing demand while simultaneously reducing emissions and environmental impact. Converging technologies create opportunities for innovation to transform existing aviation as well as enable new transportation markets and serve growing public needs for greater mobility. NASA is investing in a diverse portfolio of research and technology development across transformational areas of ultra-efficient airliners, high-speed commercial flight, advanced air mobility, and future airspace and safety. To help enable this exciting future, NASA is actively working with the entire aviation ecosystem, including industry, communities, and regulators, and working across international boundaries.

ONERA, the French Aerospace Laboratory, is a governmental organization dedicated to develop and guide research in the fields of defense, space and aeronautics. Our overall mission is to bridge between academia and industry while shaping the future, providing preindustrial solutions, and sharing our expertise with the French government. With word-class facilities, including, but not only wind tunnels, ONERA is involved in several European and international partnerships Since 2023, ONERA is also chairing the International Forum for Aviation Research, a worldwide network of which DLR, NASA and JAXA are also active members. For the last 5 years the objective of a climate-neutral air transport in 2050 is boosting the research and development of new technologies, e.g. adaptation to low carbon fuels, aircraft electrification, improvement of the energetic efficiency (new aircraft configurations), new paradigm for aviation operations (optimized ATM, green trajectories,.). The presentation will illustrate the progress of the ONERA research works in some of the above fields, carried out under French or European framework.

The Aviation Strategy of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) sets out proposed solutions for reducing the impact of aviation on the climate. It takes both carbon and non-carbon effects into account. Avoiding non-carbon emissions offers immense potential for reducing the climate impact of flying comparatively quickly, especially by implementing appropriate flight routes. DLR's Aviation Strategy outlines the path towards achieving climate-neutral flying by the middle of the century. To that end, DLR is conducting research across the entire spectrum, together with the aviation industry and research institutions in Germany and abroad – from aircraft concepts and components to low-emission propulsion solutions using sustainable energy sources, all the way through to climate-optimized flight routes and regulatory measures.

In Japan, basic rules of unmanned aircraft such as prohibited airspaces and ways to fly are provided by Civil Aeronautics Act. With regard to the AAM, standards for safety of aircraft, operation, pilot license and vertiport were also established in fiscal 2023 and JCAB conducts inspections based on these standards. In this lecture, I would like to introduce the series of JCAB's efforts to realize the social implementation of unmanned aircrafts in Japan and AAM ahead of the rest of the world.

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is currently advancing discussions towards the social implementation of next-generation air mobility, including the realization and operation of Advance Air Mobility at the Osaka-Kansai Expo in 2025 and the further promotion of the use of drones, which are being used in various fields such as inspections, and logistics. In this presentation, we will introduce the current status and challenges of realizing Advance Air Mobility and promoting the utilization of drones in Japan, as well as the direction of future initiatives.

In order to contribute to the development of advanced air mobility, such as drones and eVTOL, and the promotion of domestic industry, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is working on research and development of 1) flight safety management technology for the integrated operation of manned and unmanned aircraft in the event of emergency including disaster-relief; 2) cooperative traffic management technology for the coexistence of drones, eVTOL, and existing VFR traffic; and 3) aircraft design technology that realizes low noise and low energy consumption to improve social acceptance of advance air mobility. This presentation will provide an overview of these activities.

As international competition in space development intensifies, the private sector plays a major role in the development and utilization of space progressing from government-led to public-private partnerships. In addition, the needs for satellite applications are expanding in areas such as security, communications, remote sensing, and positioning. I will introduce the latest trends surrounding Japan's space policy, including the Space Technology Strategy formulated in March of this year and the Space Strategy Fund newly established this year.

The space industry has been changing dramatically over the past few years. The trend has shifted from the public sector to the private sector, many startups have launched in the space industry, and the market is expanding on a worldwide scale. It is a growing market that is already being implemented in society, and a critical industry that is fundamental to the economic society and national security. Therefore, if we miss the boat, it could be a risk to independency and security. I will explain METI's efforts to promote the industry by actively supporting companies that are seeking to grow through cooperation, both domestic and foreign.

JAXA has been working to strengthen industrial competitiveness through joint research activities with private sectors. The Space Exploration Innovation Hub started in 2015 and JSPARC started in 2018. These activities have made a lot of successful results. In addition to these, the Japanese government newly established Space Strategy Fund in 2024, which JAXA will manage and operate. The first round of public announcement for Space Strategy Fund began in July. We will provide an overview of these efforts and discuss future challenges.

JASDF marks its 70th anniversary this year, and has consistently played a role as the only organization responsible for the peace and security of Japan’s airspace, from peacetime to contingencies, since its establishment. The scope of JASDF mission has been expanding from the area surrounding Japan to overseas and even to space domain to respond to the surrounding security situation. As well as reviewing our path, I will introduce measures to the fundamental reinforcement of air defense capabilities to protect our sky and space amid the most severe and complex security environment since the end of WWII.

The security environment surrounding Japan is rapidly intensifying. In this context, I will give lectures on topics such as h ow technologies for Japan's security can be integrated to enhance Japan's overall national power, including its science and technology capabilities and economic strength , as well as how an ecosystem related to advanced technologies can be established through collaboration between JMOD's research institutes and industry, universities, and other organizations.
In connection with these initiatives, I will also give a lecture on Defense Innovation Technology Institute (provisional name), which is to be established in the fall 2024 at ATLA.

Exhibitors will present their outstanding technologies and Czech industry in the fields of aerospace and drones.

Exhibitors will present their outstanding technologies and Czech industry in the fields of aerospace and drones.

In April of this year, METI formulated a new " Policy for the Aircraft Industry ". This presentation will introduce the challenges and directions for growth of Japan's aircraft industry as outlined in the Policy.

Light weight and high heat resistance materials are required for further performance enhancement of aircraft engines. As one of the most effective materials for this purpose, CMCs are utilized in ATLA’s research and development of aircraft engines. This presentation introduces overview of the aircraft engine research and development of ATLA to date, with a focus on application of CMCs.

This presentation discusses how academic achievements in the field of Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) have been utilized from the past to the present in Europe and the United States for the development of CMC components in industries. In particular, in Europe and the United States, the results of industry-university collaboration have been successfully incorporated into the development of CMC components. In the first step, the fundamental and unavoidable problems during component development are usually supplied by industries to universities. Then, universities address new and challenging fundamental issues that arise when integrating CMC components into Aero Engines, with companies subsequently applying these academic solutions for the development of CMC components. In this process, the academic potential of universities is successfully used for development. This presentation highlights the necessity of leveraging academic expertise through industry-academia collaboration to resolve industrial challenges in the CMC field and details the collaborative frameworks employed in Europe and the United States.

Composite material is applied to aero engine parts thanks to their good specific strength. This presentation introduce CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics) components which starts to be used from the 1990s, and CMC (Ceramic Matrix Composites) components that excel in high-temperature environments. In addition, research is underway in many countries to expand the use of composite materials in next-generation engines in order to promote carbon neutrality. These parts under development will also be introduced.

Silicon carbide matrix composites (SiC/SiC CMCs) have emerged as a major opportunity for components used in aero gas turbines. These materials offer higher temperature capability compared to current metallic superalloys and superior damage tolerance compare to monolithic ceramics. The growing interest in CMC technologies is driven by short-term design constraints for military and commercial aircraft engines, including higher temperature operation, reduced noise and pollution, and improved fuel efficiency. Safran performs extensive research to evaluating various CMCs and manufacturing processes. Testing has validated the expected benefits, providing insights into CMC behavior. Design tools and testing methods have been optimized for better understanding of behavior, damage tolerance, and certification.

In order to employ superior, state-of-the-art fighters which can ensure air superiority well into the future, ATLA is currently conducting international joint development with the UK and Italy, bringing together the technologies of each nation. At JA2024, ATLA will start with introducing the significance of the joint development of GCAP, and then, panelists from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, IHI, and Mitsubishi Electric will discuss Japan’s technologies, characteristics of international joint development, and contributions to the entire aircraft industry beyond GCAP.

Airbus Defence and Space is Europe’s largest and most innovative defence and space company. Its products and services are already used every day to strengthen global security, ensuring the safety of citizens and the strategic autonomy of nations. Looking into the future threats and challenges, Airbus Defence & Space is developing for the decades to come various systems in close collaboration with partners relying on cutting-edge technologies.

After examining the characteristics and structural issues of Japan's defense production and technological base in comparison with those of other industries,
we will make recommendations on the direction of future measures to be implemented to maintain and strengthen the defense production and technological base.
In particular, the significance of international cooperative development as one of the measures for solving problems is explained.

Interstellar is a dynamic Japanese start-up with a vision of making space accessible to everyone through low-cost and convenient space transportation services. Interstellar has achieved three successful spaceflights with suborbital launch vehicle MOMO, making it Japan's first private company to reach space. Currently, Interstellar is developing the orbital class launch vehicle ZERO. Additionally, Interstellar leads Our Stars, a satellite development project, pioneering Japan's vertically integrated rocket-satellite service. In this presentation, the current status and future prospects of rocket and satellite development will be introduced.

In 2023, ispace attempt the world’s first landing on the moon as a private company, unfortunately, the successful soft landing on the moon was postponed to the next mission, ispace quickly and flexibly got back their feet on the next mission the day after the first challenge. How do they utilize the data acquired in Mission 1 for the next mission? CTO will talk about how he has inspired and encouraged his crews to continuously make progress to this date.

Axelspace was founded in 2008 and has developed and operated 10 microsatellites. Our vision, "Space within Your Reach," drives our two main businesses: "AxelLiner," which provides end-to-end microsatellite services from development and manufacturing to operation, and "AxelGlobe," which offers an Earth observation platform using our constellation of five satellites. This presentation outlines each business's overview and case studies and will inspire your company to utilize space through microsatellites.

iQPS has developed QPS-SAR, the world's best class small SAR satellite, to provide high-resolution and high-quality SAR images even at night and in bad weather. We are currently operating three commercial satellites, and eventually will have 36 to observe almost any location in the world within an average interval of 10 minutes. This data will be used to discover new economic value, build safer cities, and forecast the economies of countries and regions. In this presentation I will share the progress of the project, the business situation, and the potential for data utilization.

Space industry, with an annual growth rate > 5%, has become an attractive business area for every company. Japanese companies have been gaining attention in the space industry due to their high-quality manufacturing. Though the space industry is still in its early stages and may not yield immediate business outcome, track records are highly valued, which requires investment long before industry matures. This presentation aims to discuss strategies to reconcile this contradiction and prepare companies for the future, based on domestic and international case studies.

In this presentation, Eric John will delve into Boeing’s pioneering initiatives aimed at next generation technologies for the aerospace industry. He will explore Boeing's comprehensive approach to GX in its airplane products and manufacturing processes. He will also share how advancements in fuel efficiency, renewable energy adoption, new materials, digital tools, and waste reduction will reduce environmental impact in the aviation sector. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and collaborating with Japanese partners, Boeing is leading the charge toward a sustainable and resilient aerospace ecosystem for generations to come.

Airbus is committed to developing, building and testing alternative-propulsion systems powered by electric, hydrogen and even hybrid solutions. Airbus has developed a structured and modular energy-transformation roadmap applicable to all of its aerospace solutions. The roadmap includes a range of technologies, such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), hydrogen-powered fuel cells and hydrogen direct combustion, cryogenic and superconductive technologies, new hybrid-electric engine design and electric flight. We run these technical solutions in parallel and continuously refine their potential to meet our decarbonization ambitions.

GE Aerospace has been contributing to environmental load reduction through continuous technology innovation of jet engines.
To achieve ambitious goal of net carbon zero by 2050, GE Aerospace is working on various near to mid-term projects as well as longer term technology innovations.
This lecture is intended to share GE Aerospace’s continuous innovations and its sustainability journey.

The aviation industry has adopted the aspirational goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Pratt & Whitney is committed to supporting its customers achieve this goal. Sustainable aviation hinges on our relentless pursuit of technologies that improve aircraft efficiency to reduce fuel burn and emissions. Reducing dependence on fossil-based fuels is of central importance to achieving net zero carbon emissions for aviation by 2050. As such, we are advancing the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels through extensive testing and certification activities while developing technologies for zero carbon alternative fuels, such as hydrogen. In partnership with Collins Aerospace we are developing multiple Hybrid-Electric Propulsion (HEP) Systems for a wide range of potential applications. Integration of these new technologies will require close coordination with regulatory agencies to ensure any new system meets the aviation industry’s rigorous safety standards. Pratt & Whitney has a long legacy of experience successfully certifying our products and we understand the critical importance of safety as we develop technologies that will enable the efficiency and reduced carbon emissions needed to achieve the ambitious goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

The aviation industry is committed to achieving Net-Zero carbon emissions by 2050 and whilst many specific roadmaps exist, they broadly contain the same elements. Rolls-Royce is focused on 3 key pathways: improved engine efficiency, demonstrating compatibility with 100% SAF and evaluation of alternative energy solutions. Over the last 2 years significant progress has been made in turning the roadmaps into actions and significant progress has been made across all three fronts. This includes, demonstration of the next generation, Ultrafan, architecture, proving compatibility of all in-production engines with SAF and the first run of a modern gas turbine on 100% hydrogen.

Forging ahead of the other prefectures, Osaka Prefecture has been promoting various initiatives for the social implementation of Advanced Air Mobility, such as the establishment of the "Osaka Roundtable", formulation of the Osaka version of the roadmap, support for initiatives such as demonstration experiments conducted by private companies, and assistance in the maintenance of vertiports. With the Expo 2025 Osaka,Kansai,Japan approaching next year, we would like to introduce the actions of Osaka Prefecture to form a wide-area commercial operation network in Osaka and Kansai after the Expo.

Introduction of the vision and ongoing activities of Soracle Corporation which is jointly established by Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation in June, 2024.

ANA Holdings is aiming to realize Urban Air Mobility with eVTOL, which is attracting attention as a next-generation mobility vehicle, also known as a flying car. We will explain the future and present situation of electric air taxi service in Japan as envisioned with our partner Joby Aviation.

AAM (Advanced Air-Mobility) creates a society where air travel is safer and more accessible, while simultaneously contributing to climate change mitigation measures, including low-carbon and decarbonization initiatives. specially in Japan, where expectations are high due to eliminating traffic congestion, reducing travel time due to topographical challenges, emergency demand during disasters, and favorable weather conditions. Marubeni Corporation are gearing up to
launch an exciting AAM commercial passenger service using the ""VX4"" manufactured by our partners, Vertical Aerospace Group Ltd., having reserved early delivery slots for the first 25 VX4 and being as an operator of AAM at Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, Japan. At this session, we will introduce our efforts and outlook on business realization as a frontrunner in forming a domestic ecosystem.

The presentation will discuss the industry environment, key points for implementation and introduction, implementation issues, and directions for addressing these issues from the perspective of an air mobility manufacturer.

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METI will make a presentation on supply chain strengthening initiatives, and Japan's Small and medium-sized suppliers will introduce their unique technologies.

The SAE Symposium, building on the tremendous success of its 2018 event, promises to be a pivotal gathering for the aerospace community. Co-located with the prestigious Japan Air Show, this year's symposium will spotlight the cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future of the aerospace industry. With a keen focus on innovations critical to both the Japanese government and the broader aerospace sector, the event is set to drive forward-thinking discussions and collaborations that will influence the industry's trajectory. The first sessions (1) Opening Remarks and 2)SAE Presentation) will set the scene from senior Japanese government representatives (METI and JCAB) and SAE leaders, focusing on key priorities for the aerospace industry and where the Japanese aerospace industry is playing a key role with SAE. The session will conclude with keynote presentations (3) Industry Keynotes) from industry executives from Boeing and IHI, charting not just industry progress towards the challenging but exciting ambitions, but also highlighting the value of global collaboration across the aerospace community.

We are looking to explore two main threads in this panel – the increased use of modelling and certification in the certification process, and the operation of the digital enterprise, of which digital standards are a component. To achieve these goals, we would like to discuss; what do we need to do? What levels of trust and reliability to the certification agencies require to allow for greater modelling & simulation for certification? What kind of frameworks and interoperability do we need to have to facilitate the exchange of digital information between companies, government agencies etc…? What role does the digital thread play? Etc.

Various national and international discussions are taking place on advanced automation of aviation and beyond to autonomy, mainly in the context of eVTOL. Through what technologies and initiatives can they be achieved, and what are the challenges to safety certification? We would like to make this a panel session to discuss these issues, including the automotive industry's approach and the perspective of social acceptance.

Hydrogen aircraft are being considered nationally and internationally to achieve carbon neutrality. This panel session will discuss the need, expectations and technical challenges, as well as the challenges in terms of hydrogen supply and infrastructure, from multiple perspectives, to promote understanding of hydrogen aircraft and the challenges they present.

The electrification of aircraft is the subject of serious research and experimentation in the aerospace industry. Reduced conventional fuel consumption, lower engine noise, and lower emissions are among the benefits sought from this new technology. Recently, electrification or hybridization of propulsion systems has been developed not only for unmanned aircraft, but also for manned aircraft ranging from eVTOL to fixed-wing propeller aircraft.　Panelists will discuss the recent adoption of this technology and predict its potential in the near future.

At this Quality panel, we would like to discuss – what role does the Japanese industry play in global aerospace quality? (e.g. IAQG, Nadcap, AESQ etc…). What are the next paradigms for increasing quality – as products and supply chain dynamics are more complex (or less complex but completely novel). How can the quality community use new technologies for oversight and data analysis? Where are some of the challenges in quality for the industry?

This panel focus on following two topics;
AM: Focus on new geometries and sustainable designs
The composite materials ecosystem and advanced manufacturing; How to drive volume at scale and certify

The content of the two-day symposium will be summarised and prospects for future cooperation between the Japanese aerospace industry and SAE will be found.

More than two years have passed since Russia invaded Ukraine. During this time, intense fighting has occurred, resulting in many casualties, which is widely known. On the other hand, there has been little news about cyberattacks, and it appears that there have not been many damages caused by them. So, does this mean that cyberattacks have not occurred in this war?
In fact, many cyberattacks have been carried out, more than what is reported in Japanese media.
In this lecture, I will explain the nature of cyberattacks in the Russia-Ukraine war and provide insights that can help improve Japan's cybersecurity.

his explanation uses diagrams to elucidate the relationship between complex geopolitical risks and cyber threats. A visual understanding of the cyber risks that arise from international tensions helps in reaching a consensus on both short-term and long-term security measures. To effectively defend against these threats, it is essential to understand the enemy, particularly by visually comprehending the activity patterns of state-sponsored hacker groups, industrial espionage activities, and typical attack scenarios on critical infrastructure. By gaining this understanding, companies can better prepare and implement effective defense strategies to mitigate potential risks and ensure robust security measures.

Through J-CRAT/Cyber Rescue activities, we introduce the threat of state-sponsored cyber attacks obtained through our operations.

Given that the three strategic documents were newly formulated in December 2022, and the Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology and its Implementation Guidelines were revised twice in last year December and following year March, we are currently in the stage to execute these policies. As we are standing in the turning point now, I would like to explain tasks and initiatives in promoting the transfer of defense equipment and technology through joint public and private efforts.

In cooperation with the Ministry of Defense and other relevant ministries and agencies, we are promoting measures to maintain and strengthen the defense industrial base in order to create defense innovation based on advanced civilian technologies of startups and other organizations, to strengthen defense supply chains in conjunction with economic security policies and SME policies, and to promote the transfer of defense equipment and technology that contributes to the ensuring of the defense industrial base in addition to creating a desirable security environment for Japan. We will introduce the latest trends of the defense industrial policy.

The recent geopolitical uncertainties have put a spotlight on the need for nations to maintain competent defense capabilities. Mitsubishi Electric has been contributing to Japan's national security for several decades by providing cutting-edge defense technologies. Following the 2014 "Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology" policy released by the Japanese government, we have also sought to export defense technologies to like-minded countries with a view to establish ourselves as a leading defense manufacturing company that contributes effectively to the national security of the Asia-Pacific region. We will now explain our approach and initiatives on defense exports.

The global space industry is expanding. In Japan, there is a lively movement with new players actively entering the space sector, but at the same time, international competition is intensifying. There are challenges for Japan space industry to succeed international competition. I introduce the direction of the industrial policies that METI is working on to address these challenges.

This seminar will introduce NEDO's support for space industrial technology development(3 space field projects of K Program, Development and Demonstration of General-Purpose CubeSat and Microsatellite Buses, NEDO Prize for New Industrial and Innovative Technologies ("NEDO Challenge, Satellite Data for Green Earth")).

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A target has set that 10% of jet fuel consumption must be replaced by SAF(Sustainable Aviation Fuel) at 2030. This seminar will introduce NEDO's activities of supply chain demonstration from feedstock procurement to fuel conversion and supply.

The key technology to achieve carbon neutrality in aircraft has not yet been established. Among these, electrification of aircraft is one major option and is also an important element technology for promoting Japan's industry oriented toward systemization. We will introduce the main industrial support example provided by NEDO for this purpose.

Development of next-generation aircraft is accelerating due to the shift towards green technologies and Airbus' announcement that it will launch carbon-neutral aircraft by 2035.
We will introduce NEDO's support for hydrogen aircraft development, one of the leading options for next-generation aircraft.

NEDO engages "Realization of Advanced Air Mobility(ReAMo)" project since 2022, such as the development of methods for evaluating the performance of Drone/ Unmanned Aircraft Systems(UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), and development of AAM traffic management technologies for low-altitude airspace harmonization. This session will provide an Outline of the project.

The H-IIA rocket, with its last 1 flight remaining, will complete its role upon flight No. 50, and its track record and reliability will be passed on to the H3 rocket. HTV (Kounotori), after nine successful missions, will also hand over its function to HTV-X. These space systems are required to operate stably as Japan's autonomous space transportation infrastructure.
Meanwhile, in recent years, space utilization for both commercial and government have changed and diversified at accelerating pace. Space transportation infrastructures are responsible for Access to Space, which is the entry point of space utilization, and are also required to adapt and evolve themselves to this changing demands.
In this presentation, I will introduce MHI’s customer-oriented space business initiatives to raise the level of the space industry and, by extension, to continue and develop our business activities.

Space development initiated by national government has seen increased private sector use,
mainly in Europe and the United States due to the spread of small satellites in recent years.
Our country has also established policies and systems to support the promotion of the industry, and now appears to be the perfect time for business opportunities.
IHI Aerospace with its flagship Epsilon raunch vehicle that achieves a high level of reliability at low cost,
will contribute to the expansion of human space activities by providing products and services that support the era of private space utilization and developing technologies to realize them.

The overall strategy of satellite earth observation based on industry-academia-government discussion among the Consortium for Satellite Earth Observation (CONSEO) and expansion of potential utilization of satellite earth observation in the fields such as
disaster management, strengthening of the national land resilience, cognitive warfare, carbon credit, ESG, smart city and digital transformation of industries.

Mitsubishi Electric has been involved in satellite development as a space technology pioneer even before the space business expanded. From now on, we aim to expand into the solution business, which will lead to further expansion of our business domain. This presentation will introduce Mitsubishi Electric's space business overview and its lunar lander "SLIM(Smart Lander for Investigating Moon)," developed by Mitsubishi Electric under contract with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), which achieved world's first high-precision landing on the moon.

Introduce the background of how a toy company, which is not a space-related company, came to collaborate with JAXA on a lunar robot, the difficulties involved in completing the project, and how we as a toy company will be involved in the future, including after the SLIM lunar rover lands on the moon. We will also discuss how the toy company will be involved in the future, including after the SLIM moon landing.

I will explain the challenges of how satellite constellations contribute to solving future social issues and NEC’s efforts in this field. The relationship between satellite constellations and transformation, The next generation Internet and space will also be discussed.

Hydrogen is one of the promising candidate fuel for the future net-zero carbon aircraft. Because hydrogen does not generate CO2, when it burned. However, there are many difficult challenges, when used in the aircraft. The innovative core-technologies that are necessary for the realization of hydrogen aircraft have been developing in Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. under the Green Innovation Fund of NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization). Hydrogen engine, liquid hydrogen distribution system, liquid hydrogen tank and aircraft concept are the subject of this research, and each topic will be mentioned in the plenary session.

SUBARU Aerospace Company has inherited the passion for manufacturing that has continued from Nakajima Aircraft, and is currently developing and producing a wide variety of aircraft in three core businesses: commercial business, defense business, and helicopter business. The aircraft industry is expected to grow significantly in the future, but it requires high technological capabilities and manufacturing capabilities. We will introduce the future technologies that SUBARU is working on to achieve further growth.

Modern social life is supported by satellites with a wide variety of functions, and their importance is increasing. Currently, there are about 30,000 space objects, including space debris, that can be observed, and there is concern that they may collide with satellites. In addition, we have to deal with various risks, such as the generation of new debris due to breakup of space objects and interference from approaching suspicious satellites. The Space Operations Group, the Japan Self-Defense Forces' only unit specializing in the space domain, is working day and night to ensure the stable use of space, and we would like to introduce our current efforts and future prospects.

Considering the current security environment in Japan, it is an urgent task for the entire government to realize the "Space Security Initiative（SSI）" decided by the Space Development Strategy Headquarters in June 2023. In April this year, the JISS issued a "Proposal for the Realization of the Space Security Initiative" to the government and the Liberal Democratic Party. In this session, JISS will address the background of the proposal. It is important to take actions to balance the strengthening of Japan's defense capability and cooperation with Japan, the U.S., and allied countries, while keeping in mind the time frame and priorities in response to security threats.

In the space domain, MOD/SDF will reinforce its operational capabilities in the land, sea, and air domains by proactively integrating novel form of space use including satellite　constellation, and by receiving information gathering, communication, and positioning etc. from space. Also, in order to respond to threats to the stable use of space, MOD/SDF will develop ground and space-based surveillance capabilities, build-up a Space Domain Awareness (SDA) structure, and bolster the resiliency of our space assets to enable the continuation of missions in response to various situations. The presentation covers these efforts and perspective.

In today’s complex global security environment, NATO and Japan are committed to enhancing political dialogue and practical cooperation in order to uphold and strengthen the rules-based international order. Space has been identified as one of the priority areas in the Individually Tailored Partnership Programme (ITPP) with Japan, a strategic and goal-oriented framework. Dr. Giorgio Cioni will outline NATO-Japan cooperation, introduce NATO's broader space ambitions, discuss efforts to enhance cooperation with the commercial space sector and highlight new space programmes for multinational cooperation.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) recognized space as an operational domain in 2019. Since that time the 32-nation alliance has rapidly evolved from concept to action. The alliance has set a new space-focused organizational structure focused on NATO space defence priorities. At the heart of NATO’s unique space identity is the Combined Forces Space Component Command (CFSpCC), a multi-national space warfighting command that is integrated across partner-nations by design. The CFSpCC and its operations centre, the NATO Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) are the nucleus of future NATO Space Operations, collaboration, and command and control of assigned NATO space forces and missions. The first building block towards is information sharing and interoperability. The CFSpCC synchronizes with several national space operations centres daily to share space domain awareness and intelligence productions in support of NATO missions. The CFSpCC works to integrate space requirements into the NATO family of plans, orders, exercises, experiments, training and war games. In an era of heightened global threats to the peaceful use of space, the CFSpCC looks forward to deepening engagement with Japan through cooperation and mutual support.

In 2023, the NATO Space Centre of Excellence became NATO’s 29th Centre of Excellence after receiving official accreditation from the North Atlantic Council. Now in its ramp-up phase, the NATO Space COE, located in Toulouse, France is already involved in supporting NATO on several major issues, including the integration of the space environment through the Multi Domain operations concept, the writing of the space operations doctrine, or the support of major joint allied exercises. Colonel Sylvain Debarre, Director of NATO Space COE will introduce the activities of the NATO Space COE.