Japan’s New Space Launcher Engine Advances

Credit: MHI
Verification of the LE-9 main engine of Japan’s forthcoming H3 space launcher will move into so-called battleship testing in December, mated with propellant tanks to demonstrate the integrated propulsion system. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and prime contractor Mitsubishi Heavy...

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