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.