Ground Systems & Infrastructure companies in Japan
Space Atlas lists 6 organisations in Japan working in ground systems & infrastructure: 2 startups, 2 private companies, 1 spaceport/launch site, 1 industry association. That is 12% of the 50 space organisations in Japan and 2% of the 263 in this sector worldwide. Most are based in Tokyo (2), Taiki (1), Shinagawa (1).
Private Company (2)
- Space Compass Corporation · Private Company · Tokyo
Japanese NTT and SKY Perfect JSAT joint venture — builds optical data relay networks, space computing and non-terrestrial network services.
- Space One · Private Company · Minato
Develops the solid-fueled Kairos small satellite launch vehicle — operates from Spaceport Kii, Japan's first private commercial spaceport, targeting dedicated small satellite la…
Startup (2)
- ASTRO GATE Inc. · Startup · Tokyo
Japanese spaceport services company — plans, develops and operates spaceports and provides rocket launch support and space business consulting.
- Infostellar · Startup · Shinagawa
Operates StellarStation, a cloud-based global ground station marketplace — connects satellite operators with distributed antenna networks to reduce communications costs and incr…
Industry Association (1)
- Space Port Japan Association · Industry Association · Chiyoda
Industry association promoting the development of spaceports across Japan — advocates for regulatory frameworks, site development and positions Japan as Asia's premier space tra…
Spaceport/Launch Site (1)
- Hokkaido Spaceport (HOSPO) / SPACE COTAN Co., Ltd. · Spaceport/Launch Site · Taiki
Japanese commercial spaceport in Taiki, Hokkaido — built by Taiki town and operated by SPACE COTAN for orbital and suborbital launches.