TOKYO -- Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has enhanced automation in the manufacturing of the country's next-generation rocket, looking to slash production costs by half and boost global competitiveness.
The H3 launch vehicle -- which Mitsubishi Heavy is developing with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA -- is set to debut next fiscal year. The rocket will be used to compete for business with the likes of SpaceX.
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