Japan Plans 'New Generation' Launch Vehicle

Credit: JAXA ARTIST'S CONCEPT
In addition to a higher capacity version of the H-IIA, Japan's aeronautical establishment is intent on drawing from that exercise to develop an entirely new heavy-lift launch vehicle in the next decade. As yet unnamed, this "new generation" launch vehicle (NGLV) is expected to emerge 10% lighter...

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