Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
7-44-1 Jindaiji Higashi-machi, Chofu-shi, Tokyo, 182-8522, Japan
Overview
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) was born through the merger of three institutions, namely the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), the National Aerospace Laboratory of Japan (NAL) and the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA). It was designated as a core performance agency to support the Japanese government's overall aerospace development and utilization. JAXA, therefore, can conduct integrated operations from basic research and development, to utilization. In 2013, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of its founding, JAXA created the corporate slogan, "Explore to Realize," which reflects its management philosophy of utilizing space and the sky to achieve a safe and affluent society.
- Total investments
- 1
- Lead investments
- 0
- Investments · 12mo
- 0
- Active investors
- 5
Sector focus
- Aerospace
- Travel
- Travel Agency
Investment portfolio
- Space Walker
Participated · Series A · Aug 2023
SPACE WALKER researches and develops a winged reusable rocket (a suborbital spaceplane) to enable frequent, sustainable travel between Earth and space. The company also leverages lightweight space technologies to develop, manufacture, and sell next-generation composite tanks aimed at supporting decarbonization on Earth. Funds from the recent round will support technology demonstrations, commercial vehicle development, expansion of the composite materials business, hiring, and marketing. SPACE WALKER positions its ECO ROCKET® project around reusable rockets and clean fuels as core elements of its roadmap. The company highlights partnerships and prior funding, including direct funding from JAXA and a capital alliance with JALUX. SPACE WALKER was founded in December 2017 and is based in Minato, Tokyo. The firm markets components, event services, and other space-related offerings alongside its vehicle R&D.
Team
Shigeru Saito
Team Member
LinkedInShizuo Yamamoto
Vice President
Mamoru Endou
Senior Vice President
Hitoshi Kuninaka
Director