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News archive: JAXA Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

Every Bulletin story and press release covering JAXA Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, newest first.

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5 February Rotor with actively twisting blades in the wind tunnel.

DLR tests active rotor twisting to cut helicopter noise and vibration

Wind tunnel trials under the STAR project showed measurable noise and vibration reductions while improving rotor efficiency under high-load conditions.

7 January 2021 An artist’s impression of the PUPA 8801 in use.

JAXA assists with aerodynamics of cargo pods

Logistics company Yamato has 4,000 offices, around 54,000 vehicles and almost 220,000 employees across Japan, and is aiming to switch some short-hop freight to the air using eVTOL aircraft.