Space Companies in Japan

ASPINA is a Japanese technology company founded in 1918 with a diversified portfolio, now including …

Astrogate is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2019 focused on the development of optical communicati…

Astroscale is a pioneering on-orbit servicing company developing satellite life extension, space sit…

Space debris removal and on-orbit servicing leader. ELSA-d demonstration mission. ADRAS-J active deb…

Astroscale develops satellite servicers for debris removal and end-of-life services. Pioneer in acti…

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Axelspace is a space venture company specializing…

Canon Electronics Space, a division of Canon Electronics Inc. based in Japan, is focused on the deve…

GITAI develops autonomous robotic systems for space applications. The company's robotic arms and mob…

Hokkaido Spaceport (HOSPO) is a commercial spaceport in Taiki Town supporting vertical and horizonta…

IHI Aerospace is a major Japanese rocket and missile manufacturer, producing solid rocket motors for…

IHI Corporation is a major Japanese aerospace and industrial company manufacturing rocket engines an…

Infostellar operates StellarStation, a ground station sharing platform connecting satellite operator…

Interstellar Technologies is a Japanese private rocket company founded by entrepreneur Takafumi Hori…

iQPS, founded in 2005 and based in Fukuoka, Japan, is a space technology company specializing in Ear…

Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space (iQPS) is a Japanese company developing small SAR satellites. …

ispace is a Japanese lunar exploration company developing commercial lunar landers and rovers. The c…

Japan Space Imaging (JSI), founded in 2000 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a company focused on the ea…

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is Japan's national aerospace and space agency, formed…

JAXA's Epsilon is a solid-fuel rocket for small satellite launches featuring advanced AI for autonom…

Kawasaki Heavy Industries manufactures rocket fairings, payload adapters, and spacecraft structural …

Space Engineering International Course. CubeSat development for developing nations. BIRDS constellat…

Kyushu Institute of Technology Space (Kyutech) is a research-focused academic institution located in…

Mitsubishi Electric (MELCO) is a major Japanese satellite manufacturer producing Earth observation, …

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is a major Japanese industrial conglomerate and prime contractor for Jap…

Mitsui & Co. is a Japanese trading company with investments in space ventures including satellite co…

NEC Corporation develops satellite systems, ground control infrastructure, and space communications …

Pale Blue develops water-based propulsion systems for small satellites. Provides safe, non-toxic pro…

QPS Institute, founded in 2005 as a spin-off from Kyushu University, is a Japanese space technology …

QPS Research, founded in 2005 and based in Fukuoka, Japan, is a space technology company specializin…

Leading provider of radiation-hardened semiconductors for space applications, expanding capabilities…

Only JAXA-authorized solar cell manufacturer in Japan with 50 years heritage powering 190+ satellite…

Space BD provides space business development services including satellite deployment from ISS. Licen…

Space One Japan is a Japanese aerospace company focused on the development of dedicated small satell…

Space Shift specializes in SAR satellite data analysis using AI and deep learning, creating a virtua…

Space Walker is a Japanese startup originating from Tokyo University of Science, focused on developi…

Synspective is a Japanese company building a constellation of SAR satellites for Earth observation. …

Tanegashima Space Center is Japan's largest launch facility operated by JAXA. Located on Tanegashima…

Topcon Positioning Systems, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of precision positionin…

Uchinoura Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture is JAXA's facility for scientific satellite launches …

The University of Tokyo Space Science Institute (UTSSI) is a leading Japanese institution dedicated …

ispace is a Japanese lunar exploration company developing commercial lunar landers and transportatio…

SKY Perfect JSAT is Japan's largest satellite operator providing broadcasting and telecommunications…

Japanese semiconductor company providing radiation-hardened processors and memory for satellites. Ac…

SKY Perfect JSAT is a leading satellite communications operator based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 19…

ALE develops satellites that create artificial meteor showers for entertainment. Sky Canvas project …

Dymon, founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a space technology company focused on the devel…

ElevationSpace develops returnable satellite platforms for in-orbit research, development, and manuf…

HAPSMobile, founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a telecommunications company focused on Hi…

InfoStellar Japan, founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, is a provider of cloud-based satellite ground…

Inspecity is a space technology company focused on in-orbit inspection and servicing solutions. The …

SKY Perfect JSAT spin-off developing satellite-based laser technology for debris removal. Partnershi…

PD AeroSpace (PD stands for Pulse Detonation) is a Japanese aerospace company developing suborbital …

Space Compass, founded in 2022 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a space technology company focused on d…

Space One is a Japanese launch company developing the KAIROS small rocket for responsive satellite l…

Warpspace develops optical inter-satellite links for space data relay. Building a LEO constellation …