Toyota is investing $44 million in Japanese rocket startup Interstellar Technologies, aiming to mass-produce lightweight rockets and compete in the commercial space industry. This investment, made through Toyota's Woven subsidiary, aligns with Japan’s efforts to boost its private space sector and positioning Toyota to challenge SpaceX.
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