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title: Japan pushes for rules on space debris removal.
description: Japan leads the charge for rules on space debris removal. Israel invests in a national space R&D laboratory. Dhruva Space to launch LEAP-1 in Q3. And more.
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# [Japan pushes for rules on space debris removal.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/576)

 Written by [Maria Varmazis](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis) | Aug 4, 2025 8:00:00 PM

Summary

Japan is looking to establish international rules for the removal of human-made objects in space. Israel’s Space Agency and Innovation Authority is setting up a national R&D laboratory to kickstart spacebound technology development. Dhruva Space is set to launch its first commercial Space mission, LEAP-1, on a Falcon 9 rocket in Q3 of this year, and more.

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