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Since the enactment of Japan's Basic Space Law in 2008, Japanese firms have significantly shaped the country's commercial space policy, fostering market-friendly regulations and funding initiatives. Companies like Astroscale, ispace, and Synspective have advanced capabilities in satellite, launch, and lunar exploration, supported by legislative measures such as the 2021 Act on Space Resources. Recent dialogues emphasize the growing role of commercial entities in US-Japan space relations, generating substantial revenue for American firms through collaborations in lunar missions and satellite operations.