The purpose of this Act is to provide matters concerning the responsibilities of the national government, establishment of a licensing system for the Use of Satellite Remote Sensing System, obligations of Satellite Remote Sensing Data Holder, qualification of persons handling Satellite Remote Sensing Data, supervision by the Prime Minister and other necessary matters concerning handling of Satellite Remote Sensing Data in line with the basic principles stipulated in the Aerospace Basic Act (Act No. 43 of 2008) to ensure appropriate handling of Satellite Remote Sensing Data in Japan.