The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has decided to make a large-scale investment in the development of private space station technology.
Yasuo Ishii, Senior Vice President of JAXA, officially announced this plan at an event held in Tokyo on July 8.
He stated that on July 5, a notice was sent to the industry requesting ideas for technologies that could be applied to private space stations.
JAXA plans to invest in the selected technologies through the Space Strategy Fund.
Vice President Ishii emphasized, “We are prepared to provide public funds to the private sector for R&D.”
Currently, in the United States, private companies are taking the lead in developing space stations with the support of NASA.
Regarding this, Vice President Ishii said, “We are discussing how to participate in the commercial space station projects supported by NASA,” adding, “We are not yet clear on what our responsibilities will be, but we understand that a government-level commitment is necessary for the commercial operation of space stations.”
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