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日産自動車（株）

Nissan, primarily known as an automotive manufacturer, has recently expanded its focus to contribute to space exploration through partnerships. Nissan is working with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to develop lunar rover prototypes, leveraging its expertise in electric vehicle technology and all-wheel control systems like e-4ORCE. The goal is to enhance rover performance on challenging lunar terrain, with potential applications for future space missions and commercialization. Nissan is also part of a team with Teledyne and Sierra Space working on NASA's Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) program, contributing knowledge in autonomous driving.

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History · 1 eventFeb 14, 2000 · IHI acquires Nissan Motor's Aerospace Division, forming IHI Aerospace
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Organization history

Identity changes, mergers, acquisitions, splits, and transferred business lines.

1 event

  1. Feb 14, 2000Divestiture

    IHI acquires Nissan Motor's Aerospace Division, forming IHI Aerospace

    Source
    Predecessor
    Nissan
    Parent
    IHI Corporation
    Created organization
    IHI Aerospace
    Event context

    Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced Feb 14, 2000 it would sell its Aerospace Division (a pioneer in Japanese solid-fuel rocket development, including work on the M-V and Epsilon launch vehicle families) to Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI); IHI AEROSPACE CO., LTD. was established via this business transfer. In 2003, IHI further integrated its own (Ishikawajima-Harima) space-related businesses into IHI Aerospace.

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