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The Japanese space junk removal startup finds its technology has coveted military applications.

Space Quarters has raised a $5 million seed round that it says will help fund demonstrations of its robotic welding technology in orbit and on the Moon.

South Korea, Japan and Taiwan are possible sales targets in Asia for the newly unveiled X-BAT VTOL collaborative combat aircraft, a Sheild AI official says.

Japanese telecom companies are looking to avoid direct competition with low-Earth-orbit constellations.

Launch vehicle startup Interstellar Technologies, based on the Japanese island of Hokkaido, is leaning on Toyota Motor’s manufacturing expertise.

Two cosmonauts conducted a spacewalk outside the Russian segment of the International Space Station on Oct. 16.

Four Japanese companies plan a joint demonstration of laser communications between a satellite and a high-altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS).

Japan’s IHI has placed an order for four SAR satellites from Iceye as part of a first step to build a constellation of Earth-imaging spacecraft.

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ArkEdge Space was contracted by JAXA to study key technologies needed for a dedicated positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) satellite constellation.

Astroscale, a Japanese space junk removal company, has partnered with Australia's High Earth Orbit Robotics (HEO) to develop space-monitoring technologies.

News about Aerofugia, Eve Air Mobility, Nalwa Aero, Guardian Agriculture, Zero Gravity Aircraft Industry and more.

Famous automotive manufacturers bet on space, electric air taxis and hydrogen power.

LYON, France – Thales Alenia Space has started to build two reduced-scale proofs of concept for its Stratobus airship, aimed at carrying various payloads for long periods at high altitude.

Arianespace says it is moving forward to demonstrate a space debris mitigation technology under a partnership with Japanese startup Bull.

Tokyo is investing in green aviation tech to help the country gain market share.

A dormant Nevada copper mine will receive an equity investment of $80 million from Kinterra Capital and Lionhead Resources to restart operations.

Japan has deployed fighter aircraft to Europe for the first time, reciprocating visits made by the UK Royal Air Force and the German Air Force.

Aircraft asset manager Airborne Capital is preparing a new partnership with maintenance provider MRO Japan to improve end-of-lease services for clients.

New industry partnerships are moving the Global Combat Aircraft Program closer to its multibillion-dollar design and development contract.

Leonardo Helicopters engineers are putting the finishing touches to the company’s Proteus uncrewed autonomous helicopter demonstrator ahead of first flight.

A steady stream of social media from China's frequent rehearsals offers glimpses of a parade that will showcase mostly familiar weapon systems.

Japan’s Ministry of Defense has announced the Synchronized, Hybrid, Integrated and Enhanced Littoral Defense (SHIELD) system as part of an effort to counter potential invading forces.

The military alliance between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States faces formidable challenges four years after its establishment.

Japan plans the first flight of the most powerful version of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3 launcher as early as Oct. 21.