일본 우주개발정책의 군사적 변화에 관한 연구

Abstract

This paper discusses the change of Japanese Space Policy which has been argued to use and develop space for peaceful purpose only. As we know, Japanese Diet had declared Japanese Space Policy which intends for the peaceful use only in 1969. However, Japan has begun to change its own regulation for peaceful use after the launch of Daepodong missile of North Korea in 1998. Japan has decided to develop the reconnaissance satellites for military purpose. In addition to this development, Japan has already achieved the capability to develop solid-fuel rocket, M-V Rocket to transfer into long-range missile whenever Japan wants. Furthermore, Japan made into law about "Space Law" in 2008 in order to space technology for military purpose. The purpose of this paper is to prove whether Japanese space policy changes from peaceful use into military use. To prove the argument in this paper, it consists of three parts, The First part discuss on the external variables such as the development of missile and nuclear weapon of North Korea, the expansion of Chinese military forces, and Japanese Missile Defense Program. Second part consists of domestic variables; the making of Japanese space law and the elimination of the clause of "Peace". Third part discuss on the technology level; Docking technology which is very important part of Inter- Continental Ballistic Missile(ICBM). Another one is the technology for solid-fuel rocket technology which is ready to change into for military use whenever Japan wants. The other one discusses the potential capability to develop the nuclear weapon. Because rocket technology is closely related with the technology of nuclear weapon. In my conclusion, Japan has already obtained capability of space technology for military use. Also, Japan has no intention to use space for peaceful purpose only from the beginning.