Mitsubishi Taking Over H-2B Launch Operations

摘要

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has taken over responsibility for all launches of Japan's H-2B rocket from the Japanese government in a move that could bring the vehicle into the global commercial launch market, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced Sept. 27. The transfer of authority means MHI will begin billing JAXA for launch services starting with the rocket's next launch.