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[Title] Exchange of Notes between the Government of Japan and the Government of the United States of America Concerning Cooperation for the First Materials Experiment Program in the National Space Development Agency of Japan's Spacelab

[Place] Washington
[Date] March 29, 1985
[Source] Prime Minister's Office of Japan
[Notes]
[Full text]

(U.S. Note)

Washington, March 29, 1985


Sir,

I have the honor to refer to the recent discussions between the representatives of the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Japan concerning the terms and conditions under which launching and associated services will be furnished by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration of the United States of America (hereinafter referred to as "NASA") for the project of the First Material Processing Test on the Spacelab (hereinafter referred to as "FMPT") undertaken by the National Space Development Agency of Japan (hereinafter referred to as "NASDA") as a part of the "Basic Program concerning Space Development" of the Government of Japan.

In consideration of the continuing mutually beneficial relationship between oar two Governments in the field of peaceful exploration and use of outer space, I have the honor to propose on behalf of my Government as follows:

1. NASA will furnish launching and associated services for the foregoing FMPT project of NASDA on a reimbursable basis in accordance with the terms and conditions of the implementing arrangements (Memorandum of Understanding), and further detailed in the Launch Services Agreement (hereinafter referred to as "the LSA") to be agreed by NASA and NASDA.

2. The implementing arrangements referred to in paragraph 1 above shall be in accordance with the laws and regulations of the respective countries and consistent with relevant provisions of the United States launch assistance policy, approved by the President of the United States on August 6, 1982.

3. The Government of the United States of America and the Government of Japan endorse the consultative procedures and communications channels to be set forth in the LSA for resolving any dispute concerning a question of fact or of law arising under the LSA.

If the foregoing is acceptable to your Government, I have the honor to propose that this Note and your Note in reply shall constitute an agreement between our two Governments which shall enter into force on the date of your reply.

Accept, Sir, the renewed assurance of my high consideration.

For the Acting Secretary of State:

(Signed) James L. Malone Assistant Secretary Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affair Department of State

The Honorable

Yasushi Murerzumi Charge d'Affaires ad interim



(Japanese Note)

Washington, March 29, 1985

Excellency,

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of Your Excellency's Note of today's date, which reads as follows:



"(U.S. Note)"

I have the honor to confirm on behalf of the Government of Japan that the foregoing is acceptable to the Government of Japan and to agree that Your Excellency's Note and this reply shall constitute an agreement between our two Governments which shall enter into force on the date of this reply.

Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.

(Signed) Yasushi Murazumi

Charge d'Affaires ad interim of Japan

The Honorable Michael H. Armacost Acting Secretary of State