TOKYO -- The Japanese government will launch as early as Thursday morning a high-precision sensor into orbit that can be used to search for oil and natural gas from space.
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Japanese sensor to hunt for oil and gas from orbit
Data from International Space Station will be offered to companies for free
Sensors developed in Japan will be attached to the International Space Station, pictured here, which will aid in the search for oil and gas deposits. (Photo courtesy of NASA)
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