Several sources have confirmed that Japan plans to place a small satellite constellation in low Earth orbit to track next-generation hypersonic missiles, the Ashahi Shimbun reports.
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The planned constellation will have 50 satellites. It will be included in the Defense Ministry’s Mid-Term Defense Program that runs from fiscal 2023 until fiscal 2027.
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