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Rakuten-led group set for subsidies to build Japan's answer to Starlink
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Rakuten-led group set for subsidies to build Japan's answer to Starlink

The Japanese government is preparing to offer 150 billion yen ($926 million) in subsidies to a consortium led by Rakuten Group to develop a domestic satellite communications network, intended as a competitor to SpaceX's Starlink. This initiative aims to enhance Japan's capabilities in satellite-based mobile internet services. The funding would support the development of infrastructure capable of providing high-speed internet via low-Earth-orbit satellites. Rakuten, a major Japanese technology and e-commerce company, is positioning itself as a key player in this emerging sector. The move reflects broader efforts by Japan to strengthen its technological and strategic position in global space and telecommunications industries.

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Rakuten-led group set for subsidies to build Japan's answer to Starlink

The Japanese government is preparing to offer 150 billion yen ($926 million) in subsidies to a consortium led by Rakuten Group to develop a domestic satellite communications network, intended as a competitor to SpaceX's Starlink. This initiative aims to enhance Japan's capabilities in satellite-based mobile internet services. The funding would support the development of infrastructure capable of providing high-speed internet via low-Earth-orbit satellites. Rakuten, a major Japanese technology and e-commerce company, is positioning itself as a key player in this emerging sector. The move reflects broader efforts by Japan to strengthen its technological and strategic position in global space and telecommunications industries.

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