The Journal of Space Commerce

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Japanese Passive Docking System Selected for Commercial Space Station

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Tom Patton
Jun 05, 2024
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A Passive Docking System (PDS) will be developed by Japan-based partners and Sierra Space for the company's planned commercial space station. The system is being developed jointly by IHI Aerospace Co., Ltd., a principal contributor to Japan’s space engineering expertise, and Kanematsu Corporation.

“Our mission at Sierra Space is to create a platform in s…

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