TOKYO -- The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency looks to take a page out of SpaceX's book when developing its next mainstay rocket by adopting a format allowing for flexible and continuous upgrades to the launch vehicle.
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An artist's rendering of Japan's H3 rocket. (Image courtesy of JAXA)
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