Japan to bulk up satellite fleet, surveillance

Japan plans to grow its fleet of intelligence-gathering satellites from four to 10 and begin maritime surveillance from orbit, strengthening national security as space policy evolves. The government released Wednesday draft revisions to the timeline for implementing Japan's Basic Plan on Space Policy. A Cabinet Office body headed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will adopt those changes in December after receiving public comments and other feedback. More

(Source: Nikkei Asian Review - Nov 12)