ALE Co., Ltd. is a Japanese space startup founded in 2011 that focuses on "space entertainment" through its signature "Sky Canvas" project, which aims to create artificial meteor showers on demand using microsatellites. In addition to entertainment, ALE is also involved in atmospheric data collection and space debris mitigation. The company collaborates with universities such as Tohoku University for satellite development and aims to contribute to scientific research and sustainable development by expanding human activities beyond Earth.
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ALE divested its debris management division to BULL in 2022.
Trusco Nakayama will provide ALE with machine tools and expand its product offerings to meet the needs of the space industry.
ALE Co., Ltd. allocated new shares to third parties underwritten by the Space Frontier Fund operated by SPARX Innovation for Future Co., Ltd., Horizons Ventures, THVP No.2 Investment Limited Partnership operated by Tohoku University Venture Partners Co., Ltd., and private investors.