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Illustration of Vast's proposed successor to the International Space Station. U.S.-based Vast aims to leapfrog rivals by capitalizing on its relationship with Elon Musk's SpaceX. (Vast)

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TOKYO -- A host of U.S. startups are betting on commercial space stations as a new frontier for business, and they expect to find eager partners in Japan and the Middle East.

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