The G7 = Science and Technology Ministers' Meeting of the seven major countries will open in Sendai on June 12. The meeting will discuss how to quickly share data and academic papers from each country.

The safe and stable use of outer space, including measures to reduce space debris, will be on the agenda for the first time. The results of the meeting will be compiled into a joint statement to be released on June 13. For more information, go to: http://www.g7ministerial.org/meeting.