Key facts
- Japan plans to expand spaceports to support 30 rocket launches annually.
- The target for 30 launches per year is set for the early 2030s.
- The expansion aims to meet growing demand for satellite launches.
Japan's economy ministry is planning to expand the country's spaceports by adding new launchpads. The goal is to increase the number of annual rocket liftoffs to 30 by the early 2030s. This initiative is driven by the growing demand for satellite launches, particularly for security and business applications.
