Japan will expand the use of outer space for its defense and ensure the safety of intelligence-gathering satellites, as China and Russia are increasingly utilizing space for military purposes, a source close to the matter said Tuesday.Citing a draft of a document on space security, the source said Japan will also team up with the United States and boost its abilities to destroy targets in enemy territory including missile bases, known as "counterstrike capabilities."The document, which will be the first of its kind, will be compiled this summer at the earliest and will entail measures cover…READ FULL ARTICLE
