Helium-3 production may result in generating electric power of 1000 MW or more on the Moon. The study of planetary science will be promoted to the fullest extent. On top of that, we need to continue a number of plans to explore Mars and beyond. To that end, a series of conferences and workshops have been held. The study groups will report on the following.
Earlier estimates are probably inaccurate.
Mr. Fujioka acknowledges that some rough estimates have recently been developed, based on worldwide space activity budget trends. MITI will begin a feasibility study of lunar resource utilization in the 1996 fiscal year. Space related activities surface in many Japanese organizations. Complete ATIP reports on Asian Science and Technology go to subscribers and collaborating organizations by direct distribution, or via electronic access. These contain text and often, charts, graphs and pictures.