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Free Launches From Japan

May 18, 2006 Paul Raven

Japan hasn’t had a lot of luck in the commercial satellite launching market so far. So they’ve taken hold of a modern business model in the hope of garnering more customers. They’re offering free launches for any Japanese company or individual that wants to put something into orbit, as long as it’s not a profit-making venture. No applicants yet, apparently.

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