Space BD, founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, is a Japanese space trading company and a leading provider of commercial space utilization services. As a commercial service provider authorized by JAXA, they offer solutions for satellite deployment from the ISS Kibo module and one-stop satellite launch services, aiming to lower the burden of accessing space. Space BD also facilitates new business development, project management, and global expansion support for companies in the space industry. They partner with organizations like JAXA, NASA, ISIS, and NanoRacks to promote space commercialization and provide services throughout the space value chain.
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Space BD's main business includes launch services supporting satellite launches and ISS utilization services for conducting space experiments.
Space BD has raised a total of 2.4 billion yen in funding as of January 23.
The raised funds will strengthen Space BD's organizational capabilities and secure launch slots to meet the increasing demand for satellite launches.
Space BD will enhance its function as a 'fabless manufacturer' by collaborating with external partners in its manufacturing processes.
Mitsubishi HC Capital is the lead investor in Space BD's funding round.
Space BD's cumulative funding amount is 4.58 billion yen.
Space BD conducted a third-party allotment capital increase to welcome new shareholders.
Space BD and Mitsubishi HC Capital have signed a capital and business alliance contract to co-create new businesses and markets in the space industry.
Space BD raised 2.4 billion yen in a Series C funding round led by Mitsubishi HC Capital on January 23, 2026.
Space BD, based in Chuo, Tokyo, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kick Space Technologies, a space startup originating from Kyushu Institute of Technology located in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, on January 15.
Space BD will coordinate launch opportunities tailored to the missions and characteristics of the satellites developed by KST.
Space BD and Kick Space Technologies signed a memorandum of understanding to explore strategic collaboration leveraging both companies' strengths.
Space BD plans to leverage its international and domestic customer base to support the sale and export-import assistance of space equipment components developed by KST.
The MOU aims to establish a collaborative relationship between Space BD and KST for satellite mission development and launch opportunities.
The MOU aims to establish a collaborative relationship for Space BD to facilitate launch opportunities tailored to satellite missions handled by Kick Space Technologies.
Space BD will utilize its domestic and international customer base to support the sales and export assistance of space hardware components developed by Kick Space Technologies.
Space BD will handle launch capacity investigation and arrangements to allow Yamagata University to focus on development.
Space BD aims to cultivate organizations and personnel capable of satellite development to sustain space industry activities in Yamagata Prefecture.
Space BD Co., Ltd. signed a contract with Yamagata University for the 'Benibana-Sat' small satellite project support on January 8, 2026.
Space BD will support satellite design and development led by Yamagata University through conceptual design, testing, and bureaucratic procedures.