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Interstellar Technologies

ApplicationTaiki, Hokkaido, JapanFounded 2013· One of 410 Application companies tracked by AMPulse

Uses additive manufacturing to produce critical rocket engine components and structures for its ZERO small satellite launch vehicle, enabling rapid prototyping and performance optimization.

CEO / Founder
Takahiro Inagawa
Team Size
201-500
Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$129.7M
Latest Round
Series F
Key Investors
Woven by Toyota; NTT; SMBC

Technology & Products

Key Products

ZERO small satellite launch vehicle; MOMO sounding rocket; Our Stars satellite platform; Launch services; Satellite manufacturing and operations

Technological Advantage

Leverages metal additive manufacturing (PBF-LB and DED) for rapid iteration and production of lightweight, high-performance rocket components, such as engines and heat exchangers. This internal capability reduces supply chain dependencies and accelerates development cycles, though the specific process advantages are not publicly quantified in patents.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Provides affordable, on-demand access to space via vertically integrated launch services, leveraging AM to reduce lead times and manufacturing costs for complex rocket parts.

How They Differentiate

Focuses on the Japanese domestic launch market with vertical integration and strategic partnerships (e.g., Toyota), unlike US-centric competitors. Uses AM for agile development but is not an AM hardware or service provider for external customers.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Commercial satellite operators, research institutions, and government agencies requiring dedicated small satellite launch services.

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Defense; Satellite Communications; Research

Competitors

Rocket Lab; Astra; Relativity Space

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Team size of 347 members (including employees, contractors, and interns) as of 2026.

Major Milestones

First private Japanese company to reach space with MOMO rocket; Secured customers for first ZERO launch; Passed JAXA Stage Gate Review for satellite business; Completed Series F funding totaling ¥20.1B