5 Most Advanced Countries in Space Technology

In this piece, we will take a look at the five most advanced countries in space technology. For more countries, head on over to 12 Most Advanced Countries in Space Technology. 

5. Japan

Number of Objects Launched as of 2021: 300

Japan is an Asian country that is one of the largest economies in the world and one of the biggest contributors to the United Nations. It is also a great power, and one that has made large strides in global astronautics despite having one of the youngest national astronautics agencies. Japan’s space agency is called the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and it was set up in 2003. However, Japan’s space program is one of the oldest in the world, and traces its roots back to the 1950s. Japan is also one of the few countries in the world with a launch vehicle program, and its astronauts have made regular trips to the International Space Station (ISS) on all human rated launch vehicles in modern history — the Space Shuttle, Russia’s Soyuz, and SpaceX’s Crew Dragon.