Japan
56 space organizations driving innovation in Japan's aerospace industry
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All Companies (56)
ASPINA
operationalASPINA is a Japanese technology company founded in 1918 with a diversified portfolio, now including a growing presence in the space industry. While hi...
Astrogate
operationalAstrogate is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2019 focused on the development of optical communication technologies for the space industry. The compan...
Astroscale
operationalAstroscale is a pioneering on-orbit servicing company developing satellite life extension, space situational awareness, and active debris removal solu...
Astroscale Holdings
operationalSpace debris removal and on-orbit servicing leader. ELSA-d demonstration mission. ADRAS-J active debris removal. End-of-life services. Global sustaina...
Astroscale Japan
operationalAstroscale develops satellite servicers for debris removal and end-of-life services. Pioneer in active debris removal with ELSA-d demonstration missio...
Axelspace
operationalFounded in 2008 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Axelspace is a space venture company specializing in the development and operation of microsatellit...
Canon Electronics Space
operationalCanon Electronics Space, a division of Canon Electronics Inc. based in Japan, is focused on the development and construction of micro-satellites. The ...
Gitai
operationalGITAI develops autonomous robotic systems for space applications. The company's robotic arms and mobile robots are designed for satellite servicing, s...
Hokkaido Spaceport
operationalHokkaido Spaceport (HOSPO) is a commercial spaceport in Taiki Town supporting vertical and horizontal launches. As the first public spaceport in the A...
IHI Aerospace
operationalIHI Aerospace is a major Japanese rocket and missile manufacturer, producing solid rocket motors for JAXA's launch vehicles. The company supplies prop...
IHI Corporation
operationalIHI Corporation is a major Japanese aerospace and industrial company manufacturing rocket engines and aerospace components. IHI produces the upper sta...
Infostellar
operationalInfostellar operates StellarStation, a ground station sharing platform connecting satellite operators with ground station providers globally. The comp...
Interstellar Technologies
operationalInterstellar Technologies is a Japanese private rocket company founded by entrepreneur Takafumi Horie. The company has launched the MOMO suborbital ro...
iQPS
operationaliQPS, founded in 2005 and based in Fukuoka, Japan, is a space technology company specializing in Earth observation through Synthetic Aperture Radar (S...
iQPS Japan
operationalInstitute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space (iQPS) is a Japanese company developing small SAR satellites. The company aims to build a constellation providin...
ispace Lunar
operationalispace is a Japanese lunar exploration company developing commercial lunar landers and rovers. The company completed the first commercial lunar landin...
Japan Space Imaging
operationalJapan Space Imaging (JSI), founded in 2000 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a company focused on the earth-observation sector of the space industry. JSI ...
JAXA
operationalThe Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is Japan's national aerospace and space agency, formed in 2003 through the merger of three organizations...
JAXA Epsilon Launch Vehicle
operationalJAXA's Epsilon is a solid-fuel rocket for small satellite launches featuring advanced AI for autonomous launch operations. Provides responsive Japanes...
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Space
operationalKawasaki Heavy Industries manufactures rocket fairings, payload adapters, and spacecraft structural components for JAXA. The company produces componen...
Kyushu Institute of Technology SEIC
operationalSpace Engineering International Course. CubeSat development for developing nations. BIRDS constellation project. Building space capacity in Asia and A...
Kyushu Institute of Technology Space
operationalKyushu Institute of Technology Space (Kyutech) is a research-focused academic institution located in Kitakyushu, Japan, established in 2000. The organ...
Mitsubishi Electric Space
operationalMitsubishi Electric (MELCO) is a major Japanese satellite manufacturer producing Earth observation, communications, and navigation satellites. The com...
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
operationalMitsubishi Heavy Industries is a major Japanese industrial conglomerate and prime contractor for Japan's H-IIA and H3 launch vehicles. MHI manufacture...
Mitsui & Co. Space Business
operationalMitsui & Co. is a Japanese trading company with investments in space ventures including satellite communications and Earth observation. The company su...
NEC Space Technologies
operationalNEC Corporation develops satellite systems, ground control infrastructure, and space communications solutions. NEC has contributed to numerous JAXA mi...
Pale Blue
operationalPale Blue develops water-based propulsion systems for small satellites. Provides safe, non-toxic propulsion using water as propellant for CubeSats and...
QPS Institute
operationalQPS Institute, founded in 2005 as a spin-off from Kyushu University, is a Japanese space technology company specializing in the development and operat...
QPS Research
operationalQPS Research, founded in 2005 and based in Fukuoka, Japan, is a space technology company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology and...
Renesas Electronics
operationalLeading provider of radiation-hardened semiconductors for space applications, expanding capabilities for New Space and next-generation defense initiat...
Sharp Space
operationalOnly JAXA-authorized solar cell manufacturer in Japan with 50 years heritage powering 190+ satellites. Triple-junction cells powered JAXA's SLIM lunar...
Space BD
operationalSpace BD provides space business development services including satellite deployment from ISS. Licensed to offer small satellite deployment from the J...
Space One Japan
operationalSpace One Japan is a Japanese aerospace company focused on the development of dedicated small satellite launch capabilities. The company is currently ...
Space Shift
operationalSpace Shift specializes in SAR satellite data analysis using AI and deep learning, creating a virtual constellation by integrating data from multiple ...
Space Walker
operationalSpace Walker is a Japanese startup originating from Tokyo University of Science, focused on developing reusable suborbital spaceplanes. The company’s ...
Synspective
operationalSynspective is a Japanese company building a constellation of SAR satellites for Earth observation. The company provides radar imagery and analytics f...
Tanegashima Space Center
operationalTanegashima Space Center is Japan's largest launch facility operated by JAXA. Located on Tanegashima Island, the site launches H-IIA, H3, and Epsilon ...
Topcon Positioning
operationalTopcon Positioning Systems, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of precision positioning technology with a history dating back to 1932. T...
Uchinoura Space Center
operationalUchinoura Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture is JAXA's facility for scientific satellite launches using the Epsilon solid rocket. The site also supp...
University of Tokyo Space Science Institute
operationalThe University of Tokyo Space Science Institute (UTSSI) is a leading Japanese institution dedicated to space research, established in 1953. Rooted in ...
ispace
publicispace is a Japanese lunar exploration company developing commercial lunar landers and transportation services. The company's Hakuto-R Mission 2, name...
JSAT
publicSKY Perfect JSAT is Japan's largest satellite operator providing broadcasting and telecommunications services across Asia-Pacific. The company operate...
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Space
publicMitsubishi Heavy Industries is a Japanese multinational with comprehensive space systems capabilities. MHI is the prime contractor for Japan's H-IIA a...
Renesas Space
publicJapanese semiconductor company providing radiation-hardened processors and memory for satellites. Acquired Intersil's space business. JAXA qualified c...
SKY Perfect JSAT
publicSKY Perfect JSAT is a leading satellite communications operator based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1994, the company is recognized as Asia’s largest sa...
Astro Live Experiences
developmentALE develops satellites that create artificial meteor showers for entertainment. Sky Canvas project launches particles that burn up as shooting stars.
Dymon
developmentDymon, founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a space technology company focused on the development of lunar exploration services. The company’...
ElevationSpace
developmentElevationSpace develops returnable satellite platforms for in-orbit research, development, and manufacturing. Originated from Tohoku University, their...
HAPSMobile
developmentHAPSMobile, founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a telecommunications company focused on High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) technology. T...
InfoStellar Japan
developmentInfoStellar Japan, founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, is a provider of cloud-based satellite ground segment services. The company operates a global n...
Inspecity
developmentInspecity is a space technology company focused on in-orbit inspection and servicing solutions. The company develops technologies for satellite life e...
Orbital Lasers
developmentSKY Perfect JSAT spin-off developing satellite-based laser technology for debris removal. Partnership with RIKEN for laser ablation debris removal. Pl...
PD AeroSpace
developmentPD AeroSpace (PD stands for Pulse Detonation) is a Japanese aerospace company developing suborbital spaceplanes using hybrid jet-rocket propulsion wit...
Space Compass
developmentSpace Compass, founded in 2022 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a space technology company focused on developing a unified space computing network. The c...
Space One
developmentSpace One is a Japanese launch company developing the KAIROS small rocket for responsive satellite launches. The company was formed by Canon Electroni...
Warpspace
developmentWarpspace develops optical inter-satellite links for space data relay. Building a LEO constellation for high-speed data transfer from space to ground.