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Japan’s space agencies benefit financially by a strong interest from giant corporations in Japan. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Nissan Motor Company are the major launch vehicle manufacturers for NASDA and ISAS. Mistusbishi Electric Corporation, Nippon Electric Corporation and Toshiba Corporation all have credentials as satellite prime contractors. Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. and IHI Company Ltd. both support development of reusable space transportation systems (similar to NASA’s Space Shuttle) as well as the Japanese Experiment Module for the International Space Station. Shimizu Corporation is the leading company in the design of long-range facilities, including outposts on the Moon and Mars. |
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