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University of Tokyo

JP

東京大学

The University of Tokyo has been a driving force in Japan's space program since its origins in the mid-1950s. The university is involved in aerospace engineering, astronautics, and space technology, with research and education focused on aircraft and spacecraft. They collaborate with organizations like JAXA and Sony on projects such as microsatellite development and space photography services. The university's contributions span from launching Japan's first satellite to conducting research in space and planetary science.

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Pale Blue was spun out from the University of Tokyo in 2020.

GeneralValue 2.0Jun 7, 2024Pale Blue raises million$$ in Series B funding

Pale Blue was developed from the University of Tokyo in 2020.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 2.0Feb 15, 2024Pale Blue awarded as much as million$$ to develop + operate propulsion systems

Dr. Noguchi has held several positions after his career as an astronaut, including President of Mirai Space Co., Ltd. and Project Professor at the University of Tokyo.

GovernanceValue 3.2Feb 10, 2024Former JAXA astronaut joins Voyager Space advisory board USA

Dr. Soichi Noguchi holds a bachelor's and master's degree in aeronautical engineering, and a doctorate in advanced engineering from the University of Tokyo.

GovernanceValue 0.9Feb 10, 2024Former JAXA astronaut joins Voyager Space advisory board USA

Pale Blue is a space technology company spun out from the University of Tokyo in 2020.

GeneralValue 2.3Feb 8, 2024Pale Blue awarded up to million$$ for MEXT’s SBIR-3 for propulsion systems

Agasa Naito completed The University of Tokyo Executive Management Program (certified) in March 2022.

GovernanceValue 1.0Jun 30, 2023ispace Announces New Directors and Audit & Supervisory Board Members

The 6U Sphere-1 satellite was developed by Sony in collaboration with the University of Tokyo and JAXA, with integration services provided through SpaceBD.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Jan 6, 2023ISISPACE Group launches 47 satellites with its ISILAUNCH38 Mission on board Falcon 9 Transporter-6 Launch

ArkEdge Space led a consortium including ispace, Mitsubishi Precision, Kiyohara Optics, KDDI Corporation, and the University of Tokyo to develop a concept of a lunar navigation satellite system, a lunar‑Earth communication system, and a development plan.

PlanRelationshipsValue 3.6Apr 5, 2022Japan’s ArkEdge Space closes $18.7 million Series A for nanosatellite projects

The University of Tokyo provided the satellite bus for the Star Sphere satellite.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 3.8Jan 19, 2022Sony putting camera in orbit for shutterbugs, not scientists

The outer satellite bus of StriX-α was developed with Nakasuka and the Funase Laboratory of the University of Tokyo.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Feb 15, 2021Japanese Space Startup, Synspective’s First SAR Image

The University of Tokyo built the AQT-D cubesat equipped with an Aquarius water-fueled resistojet propulsion system.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.5Aug 27, 2019Water propulsion technologies picking up steam

Tokyo-based Axelspace raised Series B funds from 31VENTURES – Global Brain – Growth I Joint Venture with participation from the Innovation Network Corp. of Japan, SBI Investment Co., Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, and the University of Tokyo’s Innovation Platform.

FinancialRelationshipsGrowthValue 4.0Dec 7, 2018Axelspace raises $22.8 million for remote-sensing constellation
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