{"rewrite":{"id":"r_dcd1cbf5476f70c183a0f2e1","clusterId":"c_a6f9a427ae47e7ee2ba799f5","slug":"msw-delivers-welding-free-aluminum-tanks-for-isas-s-craft-vehicle","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"MSW Delivers Welding-Free Aluminum Tanks for ISAS's CRAFT Vehicle","summary":"MJOLNIR SPACEWORKS is providing welding-free aluminum tanks for the propulsion system of CRAFT, a small experimental vehicle in development under JAXA's ISAS next-generation space transport research. The flight model of the liquid oxygen tank has been delivered, and partial prototyping of the liquid hydrogen tank is complete. The work supports the world-first air-assist flight initiative.","whyItMatters":"MSW's welding-free tank technology is now part of ISAS's CRAFT demonstration, supporting the agency's push toward air-assist flight and reusable space transport systems.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eMSW has delivered the flight model of the liquid oxygen tank for CRAFT, a small experimental vehicle being developed under the next-generation space transport research led by JAXA\u0026#39;s ISAS. Partial prototyping of the liquid hydrogen tank is also finished.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe project follows the RV-X vertical takeoff and landing reusable rocket, which completed its first takeoff and landing flight experiment on July 11, 2026. RV-X inherits and develops ISAS\u0026#39;s reusable rocket technology research. CRAFT targets air-assist flight, a world-first approach that uses air to boost propulsion performance instead of treating the atmosphere as resistance.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMSW\u0026#39;s tanks are welding-free, designed for short delivery times and stable quality. The company says it will continue supplying tanks and other components to support space agencies and private companies.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"MSW delivered the flight model LOX tank for ISAS's CRAFT experimental vehicle and completed partial prototyping of the LH2 tank. The welding-free aluminum tanks support the air-assist flight research that follows RV-X's July flight test.","twitterPost":"MSW shipped the flight model LOX tank for ISAS's CRAFT vehicle and finished partial LH2 tank prototyping. The welding-free aluminum tanks back the world-first air-assist flight research.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"MJOLNIR SPACEWORKS delivered the flight model liquid oxygen tank for CRAFT, the small experimental vehicle in JAXA ISAS's next-generation space transport research, and completed partial prototyping of the liquid hydrogen tank. The welding-free aluminum tanks support the air-assist flight initiative.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"ASCII.jp\",\"url\":\"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/430/4430264/?rss\",\"title\":\"ISAS's Next-Generation Space Transport Demonstration Vehicle 'CRAFT' to Adopt MSW's Welding-Free Aluminum Tank\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4643,"outputTokens":584,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1787972042,"createdAt":"2026-08-29T02:47:46.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-29T02:51:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-29T02:47:46.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_a6f9a427ae47e7ee2ba799f5","canonicalTitle":"「ISASの次世代宇宙輸送実証機『CRAFT』にMSWの無溶接アルミタンクが採用予定」","representativeArticleId":"a_15726f991765ee2514d31d47","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"CRAFT\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"other\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-28T02:47:51.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-28T02:47:51.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-29T02:51:46.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"ASCII.jp","url":"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/430/4430264/?rss","title":"「ISASの次世代宇宙輸送実証機『CRAFT』にMSWの無溶接アルミタンクが採用予定」"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["CRAFT"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"other","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}