Bei der Rand Corporation ist ein neuer Bericht zur Raumfahrt erschienen: "Japan's Space Program. A Fork in the Road?" von Steven Berner. Zum Inhalt: "This paper briefly reviews the history of Japan's space program. It explores the program’s organization and its recent changes. It reviews the origins and status of Japan's satellite reconnaissance program. It then examines several factors affecting Japan's space program. Finally, it explores possible directions the program may take in the next several years". pdf.