Abstract
There are numerous space initiatives in Japan, China and India aimed at space exploration within the solar system. Although these programs started later than in other parts of the world there has been an increase in space initiatives in Asia and expressions of interest in possible space mining as well. This chapter explores the relevant activities already undertaken or planned in Japan, China and India that have shown significant new interest in the possibility of exploration and exploitation of natural resources in space, particularly in the last 5 years.
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Jakhu, R.S., Pelton, J.N., Nyampong, Y.O.M. (2017). Asian Space Programs: Japan, China and India. In: Space Mining and Its Regulation . Springer Praxis Books(). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-39246-2_9
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