Japan develops 'eye gods' to deal with the invasion of its territorial waters

Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun reported that starting in 2015, the Ministry of Science and Technology of Japan will develop an advanced optical satellite capable of detecting objects at sea or on land with Resolution up to 1m. This satellite will be used primarily to monitor foreign vessels entering Japan's territorial waters.

Japan develops optical satellite to deal with unauthorized boats.

According to sources, the Japanese government has proposed a budget of 5.1 billion yen ($ 491.5 million) in 2015 budget, and plans to launch the satellite in orbit in 2019. .

The Japanese government hopes this satellite can determine the specific size of objects on the ground or at sea.

This satellite will have much improved accuracy compared to the satellite radar that Japan launched into orbit in May last.

The Ministry of Science and Technology of Japan plans to cooperate with the Ministry of Defense and other agencies to develop this small satellite. This satellite will be used to track 'unauthorized access to Japan's territorial sea and use search and rescue operations.'