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  • Space BD and Mitsubishi HC Capital Enter into Strategic Capital and Business Alliance to Drive Growth and Innovation in Space Industry. Jointly Creating New Business and Driving Market Development in Space Sector. Jan 23, 2026 Space BD and Mitsubishi HC Capital Enter into Strategic Capital and Business Alliance to Drive Growth and Innovation in Space Industry. Jointly Creating New Business and Driving Market Development in Space Sector.
  • Space BD Raises JPY 2.4 Billion in Series C Funding. Strengthening Organizational Capabilities as a Specialized Space Business Development Company and Establishing a Foundation for Sustainable Growth. Jan 23, 2026 Space BD Raises JPY 2.4 Billion in Series C Funding. Strengthening Organizational Capabilities as a Specialized Space Business Development Company and Establishing a Foundation for Sustainable Growth.
  • Space BD Completes Launch Support for 10 Satellites in 2025 via SpaceX Falcon 9 Rideshare Missions, Leveraging a Strong Global Network and Advanced Technical Coordination to Enable Stable Space Transportation Dec 23, 2025 Space BD Completes Launch Support for 10 Satellites in 2025 via SpaceX Falcon 9 Rideshare Missions, Leveraging a Strong Global Network and Advanced Technical Coordination to Enable Stable Space Transportation
  • Space BD Selected as Contractor for JAXA’s “High-Quality Protein Crystal Growth Experiment Operations (Starting FY2025)” Dec 2, 2025 Space BD Selected as Contractor for JAXA’s “High-Quality Protein Crystal Growth Experiment Operations (Starting FY2025)”
  • Space BD Accelerates Launch Service: CoRAL Satellite with Sapienza University Launched in Just 1.1 Years from Contract Signing Nov 4, 2025 Space BD Accelerates Launch Service: CoRAL Satellite with Sapienza University Launched in Just 1.1 Years from Contract Signing
  • Space BD and Inovor Technologies Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Explore Commercial Opportunities Between Japan and Australia Oct 30, 2025 Space BD and Inovor Technologies Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Explore Commercial Opportunities Between Japan and Australia
  • Space BD and Gilmour Space Partner to Deliver Satellite Launch Services Jul 9, 2025 Space BD and Gilmour Space Partner to Deliver Satellite Launch Services
  • Space BD Signs a Launch Service Contract with Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD) May 28, 2025 Space BD Signs a Launch Service Contract with Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD)
  • Space BD Inc. and Chiyoda Corporation Announce Strategic Collaboration in the Space Industry. Aiming to Enhance Japan’s Global Competitiveness in Space Utilization. May 16, 2025 Space BD Inc. and Chiyoda Corporation Announce Strategic Collaboration in the Space Industry. Aiming to Enhance Japan’s Global Competitiveness in Space Utilization.
  • Successful Completion of Sixth Life Science Mission Utilizing the ISS “Kibo” Module Apr 22, 2025 Successful Completion of Sixth Life Science Mission Utilizing the ISS “Kibo” Module
  • Agent agreement signed with South Korea’s INNOSPACE for small satellite launch service Feb 14, 2025 Agent agreement signed with South Korea’s INNOSPACE for small satellite launch service
  • Ramen ingredients, commercial product materials and logo plates return to earth after a ten-month space journey. The third “Space Delivery Project: Return to Earth” completes its mission. Feb 4, 2025 Ramen ingredients, commercial product materials and logo plates return to earth after a ten-month space journey. The third “Space Delivery Project: Return to Earth” completes its mission.
  • ISO9001 Certification Feb 3, 2025 ISO9001 Certification
  • Private firms promoting space business form a consortium “SORAxIO”. Operational optimization of Japanese experiment module ISS ‘Kibo’ increases approachability to space utilization and promotes next-generation space projects. Nov 29, 2024 Private firms promoting space business form a consortium “SORAxIO”. Operational optimization of Japanese experiment module ISS ‘Kibo’ increases approachability to space utilization and promotes next-generation space projects.
  • Awarded JAXA Space Strategy Fund for “Low Earth Orbit Versatile Experimental System Technology”. Leading the development of experimental device to drive the expansion of the space experiment market beyond 2030. Nov 29, 2024 Awarded JAXA Space Strategy Fund for “Low Earth Orbit Versatile Experimental System Technology”. Leading the development of experimental device to drive the expansion of the space experiment market beyond 2030.
  • Space BD Reselected as Service Provider for the Small Satellite Deployment Project Using ISS Module ‘Kibo’ and for the ISS ‘Kibo’ External Platform Utilization Service. Service Provision Extended to 2030, the End of ISS Operations. Nov 15, 2024 Space BD Reselected as Service Provider for the Small Satellite Deployment Project Using ISS Module ‘Kibo’ and for the ISS ‘Kibo’ External Platform Utilization Service. Service Provision Extended to 2030, the End of ISS Operations.
  • “Sorabana”, an artwork produced in collaboration with Kengo Kuma & Associates using copper plates returned from space. Artwork may be acquired during New Year’s at Tamagawa Takashimaya. Nov 14, 2024 “Sorabana”, an artwork produced in collaboration with Kengo Kuma & Associates using copper plates returned from space. Artwork may be acquired during New Year’s at Tamagawa Takashimaya.
  • Protein Experiment Samples for AI Drug Discovery Launched to ISS. Samples for the same experiment conducted by Gakushuin Boys’ Senior High School and Girls’ Senior High School students also on board, launched on November 5. Nov 7, 2024 Protein Experiment Samples for AI Drug Discovery Launched to ISS. Samples for the same experiment conducted by Gakushuin Boys’ Senior High School and Girls’ Senior High School students also on board, launched on November 5.
  • Completes Basic Land Survival Training for Japanese Astronaut Candidates Oct 23, 2024 Completes Basic Land Survival Training for Japanese Astronaut Candidates
  • BULL’s Demonstration Device for Space Debris Mitigation to be Launched via Space BD’s H3 Rocket Ridesharing Launch Service. First H3 rocket ridesharing for private service scheduled for FY2025. Oct 21, 2024 BULL’s Demonstration Device for Space Debris Mitigation to be Launched via Space BD’s H3 Rocket Ridesharing Launch Service. First H3 rocket ridesharing for private service scheduled for FY2025.
  • Space BD Selected as the First Launch Service Provider with H3 Rocket under JAXA-Small Satellite Rush Program (JAXA-SMASH). FY2025 planned H3 rocket launch. Oct 11, 2024 Space BD Selected as the First Launch Service Provider with H3 Rocket under JAXA-Small Satellite Rush Program (JAXA-SMASH). FY2025 planned H3 rocket launch.
  • Space BD Launches Application Support Service for Satellite Export Approval and Air Transportation. The support service will cover all the arrangements for air transportation and relevant approvals for satellites in Japan and oversea. Oct 9, 2024 Space BD Launches Application Support Service for Satellite Export Approval and Air Transportation. The support service will cover all the arrangements for air transportation and relevant approvals for satellites in Japan and oversea.
  • Awarded a JAXA contract for Supporting the Space Strategy Fund. Contributing to accelerating space development in Japan by encouraging efficient use of domestic launch service and demonstration opportunities. Sep 13, 2024 Awarded a JAXA contract for Supporting the Space Strategy Fund. Contributing to accelerating space development in Japan by encouraging efficient use of domestic launch service and demonstration opportunities.
  • ISS Small Satellite Deployment Business: 13 Satellites Planned for Transfer to JAXA, Most in a Fiscal Year Since Founding Aug 23, 2024 ISS Small Satellite Deployment Business: 13 Satellites Planned for Transfer to JAXA, Most in a Fiscal Year Since Founding
  • Global Expansion of Our Educational Program to Nurture International LeadersEntrepreneurial Mindset Training Course for National University of Singapore Aug 2, 2024 Global Expansion of Our Educational Program to Nurture International LeadersEntrepreneurial Mindset Training Course for National University of Singapore
  • KASHIWA, Satellite Developed by Students from Chiba Institute of Technology, Deployed from ISSIn addition to technical support for the educational project in the Advanced Technical Engineer Training Program , provided support all the way to launch Apr 21, 2024 KASHIWA, Satellite Developed by Students from Chiba Institute of Technology, Deployed from ISSIn addition to technical support for the educational project in the Advanced Technical Engineer Training Program , provided support all the way to launch
  • Traditional Crafts Returned from Space Transformed into One-of-a-Kind Traditional Artwork Mar 21, 2024 Traditional Crafts Returned from Space Transformed into One-of-a-Kind Traditional Artwork
  • Selected as Provider of General Survival Training in the Basic Training Program for Japanese Astronaut Candidates Leveraging experience nurturing talent & education business results accumulated since founding to foster teamwork and leadership skills required for astronauts Jan 31, 2024 Selected as Provider of General Survival Training in the Basic Training Program for Japanese Astronaut Candidates Leveraging experience nurturing talent & education business results accumulated since founding to foster teamwork and leadership skills required for astronauts
  • 4th Launch to the ISS in the Life Science Business Completed, Protein Crystallization Experiments Aboard ISS to Begin Experimental samples made by Gakushuin Boys’ Senior High School & Girls’ Senior High School students on board Nov 21, 2023 4th Launch to the ISS in the Life Science Business Completed, Protein Crystallization Experiments Aboard ISS to Begin Experimental samples made by Gakushuin Boys’ Senior High School & Girls’ Senior High School students on board
  • Successful launch of satellite Clark sat 1, with high schoolers involved in development, on Friday, November 10 from the Kennedy Space Center. The debriefing on launch and operations to be held on Monday, November 27. First chapter complete of Space Education Project jointly run by C lark Memorial International High School, the University of Tokyo, and Space BD. Now moving on to second chapter aimed at operations. Nov 20, 2023 Successful launch of satellite Clark sat 1, with high schoolers involved in development, on Friday, November 10 from the Kennedy Space Center. The debriefing on launch and operations to be held on Monday, November 27. First chapter complete of Space Education Project jointly run by C lark Memorial International High School, the University of Tokyo, and Space BD. Now moving on to second chapter aimed at operations.
  • Space Delivery Project “RETURN to EARTH” Third Round Launch Scheduled for Early November!!In addition to research & development materials and promotional use, also launching new space use projects aiming to promote food and D&IItems planned to be exposed on the Exposed Facility platform on the International Space Station for approx. 6 months, and then returned to Earth around autumn 2024 Oct 26, 2023 Space Delivery Project “RETURN to EARTH” Third Round Launch Scheduled for Early November!!In addition to research & development materials and promotional use, also launching new space use projects aiming to promote food and D&IItems planned to be exposed on the Exposed Facility platform on the International Space Station for approx. 6 months, and then returned to Earth around autumn 2024
  • Space x Art x NFT Project Finally Heading to Space in Early November!!Commemorative launch event featuring internationally acclaimed artist Masa Hayami to be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023! Oct 26, 2023 Space x Art x NFT Project Finally Heading to Space in Early November!!Commemorative launch event featuring internationally acclaimed artist Masa Hayami to be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023!
  • Providing ISS “Kibo” External Use Service for R&D Demonstration Experiment of Secret Key Sharing TechnologyOne-stop support for launch, technical adjustment, and test review, with operations in orbit beginning September 4 Sep 5, 2023 Providing ISS “Kibo” External Use Service for R&D Demonstration Experiment of Secret Key Sharing TechnologyOne-stop support for launch, technical adjustment, and test review, with operations in orbit beginning September 4
  • Plates Back Home in the Hands of JO1 After Space Journey!~JO1 Space Journey~ “KIZUNA” jacket design and JAM logo safely returned to Earth after an about 3-month-long grand adventure in space Aug 30, 2023 Plates Back Home in the Hands of JO1 After Space Journey!~JO1 Space Journey~ “KIZUNA” jacket design and JAM logo safely returned to Earth after an about 3-month-long grand adventure in space
  • Second Round of Space Delivery Project “RETURN to EARTH” With Global Boys Group JO1 as Official Ambassadors Returns to EarthThe plate surfaces changed after exposure to cosmic and ultraviolet rays during approx. 3-month journey in space Aug 9, 2023 Second Round of Space Delivery Project “RETURN to EARTH” With Global Boys Group JO1 as Official Ambassadors Returns to EarthThe plate surfaces changed after exposure to cosmic and ultraviolet rays during approx. 3-month journey in space
  • Support for the H-IIA Rocket No. 47 Launching Together with Astro Boy, Celebrating His 20th Birthday! Plan to put Astro Boy flying into space on the side of the H-IIA rocket manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Jul 14, 2023 Support for the H-IIA Rocket No. 47 Launching Together with Astro Boy, Celebrating His 20th Birthday! Plan to put Astro Boy flying into space on the side of the H-IIA rocket manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
  • “New Space Night,” an Event for Over 100 Space Stakeholders in Industry, Government, and Academia, Held at the International Symposium on Space Technology and Science (ISTS), Japan’s Largest International Space Conference. Jun 8, 2023 “New Space Night,” an Event for Over 100 Space Stakeholders in Industry, Government, and Academia, Held at the International Symposium on Space Technology and Science (ISTS), Japan’s Largest International Space Conference.
  • May 18, 2023 Space BD & Mitsui Fudosan in Industry-Academia Collaboration on “System Design and Management Practicum” Lecture Held By Keio University
  • Gakushuin University and Space BD Begin Class on “Space Utilization Theory” as University-Wide Common Course, the First for a University in Japan Incubating future leaders for society through the curriculum to consider opportunities for business creation and sustainable use of space by leveraging the International Space Station Apr 18, 2023 Gakushuin University and Space BD Begin Class on “Space Utilization Theory” as University-Wide Common Course, the First for a University in Japan Incubating future leaders for society through the curriculum to consider opportunities for business creation and sustainable use of space by leveraging the International Space Station
  • Space BD Former Mitsubishi Executive Officer Kenji Yasuno, an aerospace business leader for approx. 40 years, joins Space BDHe is expected to enhance the management foundation and contribute to the post-ISS era development of the space industry Apr 4, 2023 Space BD Former Mitsubishi Executive Officer Kenji Yasuno, an aerospace business leader for approx. 40 years, joins Space BDHe is expected to enhance the management foundation and contribute to the post-ISS era development of the space industry
  • Space BD Items in 1st Japanese ISS exposed facility utilization program return to earth Contributing to broad use of space ranging from academic to commercial use First round of Space Delivery Project “RETURN to EARTH” Apr 3, 2023 Space BD Items in 1st Japanese ISS exposed facility utilization program return to earth Contributing to broad use of space ranging from academic to commercial use First round of Space Delivery Project “RETURN to EARTH”
  • Space BD Space Business Game Training Program Provided to Panasonic Staff Aiming to Create New Businesses Proactively providing training program with novel approach on the theme of space & management for major company new business department to provide experience of taking on the challenge of the unknown Mar 27, 2023 Space BD Space Business Game Training Program Provided to Panasonic Staff Aiming to Create New Businesses Proactively providing training program with novel approach on the theme of space & management for major company new business department to provide experience of taking on the challenge of the unknown
  • High school inquiry-based learning in satellite launch & operationsSpace Education Project jointly run by Clark Memorial International High School, the University of Tokyo, and Space BD Mar 17, 2023 High school inquiry-based learning in satellite launch & operationsSpace Education Project jointly run by Clark Memorial International High School, the University of Tokyo, and Space BD
  • Space BD No. 1 Popular Osaka Ramen Shop Human beings everybody noodles- Ramen and Logo to be Launched into Space in FY2023 Start of new Space x Food initiative Mar 16, 2023 Space BD No. 1 Popular Osaka Ramen Shop Human beings everybody noodles- Ramen and Logo to be Launched into Space in FY2023 Start of new Space x Food initiative
  • Space BD Space Delivery Project “RETURN to EARTH” second round of Items Launched to ISS Plan to return to Earth in FY2023 after approx. 3 months of exposure in space Mar 15, 2023 Space BD Space Delivery Project “RETURN to EARTH” second round of Items Launched to ISS Plan to return to Earth in FY2023 after approx. 3 months of exposure in space
  • Space BD Provided Program on Space Business and Startup Management for the First Time for Unilever Japan Opportunity to gain new perspective to create innovation through experience in teamwork, conflict management, and decision-making, etc. Feb 27, 2023 Space BD Provided Program on Space Business and Startup Management for the First Time for Unilever Japan Opportunity to gain new perspective to create innovation through experience in teamwork, conflict management, and decision-making, etc.
  • Space BD completes the deployment of OPTIMAL-1 into orbit ArkEdge Space and 5 other companies supporting orbital demonstrations Feb 3, 2023 Space BD completes the deployment of OPTIMAL-1 into orbit ArkEdge Space and 5 other companies supporting orbital demonstrations
  • Space BD Collaboration between SPACE x ART x NFT World renowned artist Masa Hayami’s art will be launched into space by the end of FY2023 and preserved as an NFT after returning to Earth Jan 27, 2023 Space BD Collaboration between SPACE x ART x NFT World renowned artist Masa Hayami’s art will be launched into space by the end of FY2023 and preserved as an NFT after returning to Earth
  • Space BD Delivers Satellites to Space During SpaceX Rideshare Mission Global project with satellites from 6 organizations in Japan and overseas Jan 6, 2023 Space BD Delivers Satellites to Space During SpaceX Rideshare Mission Global project with satellites from 6 organizations in Japan and overseas
  • Space BD Completes Transportation of Customer Samples to ISS in Life Science Business Samples launched on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon supply ship Dec 21, 2022 Space BD Completes Transportation of Customer Samples to ISS in Life Science Business Samples launched on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon supply ship
  • Space BD provides ISS external platform utilization service to Sony Succeeded in demonstrating wireless communication signal reception in space Used Japan’s first external operation systems for more efficient and easier on-orbit demonstration Nov 29, 2022 Space BD provides ISS external platform utilization service to Sony Succeeded in demonstrating wireless communication signal reception in space Used Japan’s first external operation systems for more efficient and easier on-orbit demonstration
  • Space BD Awarded by JAXA as one of the private sectors to study for sustainable space utilization in low Earth orbit Contribution to further promote space business for the realization of low Earth orbit activities in the post-ISS era Nov 4, 2022 Space BD Awarded by JAXA as one of the private sectors to study for sustainable space utilization in low Earth orbit Contribution to further promote space business for the realization of low Earth orbit activities in the post-ISS era
  • Sompo Japan and Space BD Sign Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement to Develop Space Industry ~ to release Re-flight Guarantee Program for Satellites and Payloads ~ Aug 3, 2022 Sompo Japan and Space BD Sign Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement to Develop Space Industry ~ to release Re-flight Guarantee Program for Satellites and Payloads ~
  • Space BD Space Delivery Project “RETURN to EARTH” Payload for second launch is finalized. 13 research centers, educational institutions, and the private sector from Japan and USA participate. Launch to ISS scheduled by the end of FY 2022 and payload to return to Earth by end of FY 2023. Jun 22, 2022 Space BD Space Delivery Project “RETURN to EARTH” Payload for second launch is finalized. 13 research centers, educational institutions, and the private sector from Japan and USA participate. Launch to ISS scheduled by the end of FY 2022 and payload to return to Earth by end of FY 2023.
  • Space BD Global Boys Group JO1 Appointed Official Ambassadors of the Space Utilization Project Support from launch to space through return to earth & subsequent activities for mementos & research objects Aim to Further Expand Utilization of Space May 20, 2022 Space BD Global Boys Group JO1 Appointed Official Ambassadors of the Space Utilization Project Support from launch to space through return to earth & subsequent activities for mementos & research objects Aim to Further Expand Utilization of Space
  • Intage Healthcare and Space BD World’s first* collaboration between AI drug discovery and commercial space experiment Joint study commences towards providing support and service in drug discovery research Launch of sample scheduled by the end of 2022 Apr 7, 2022 Intage Healthcare and Space BD World’s first* collaboration between AI drug discovery and commercial space experiment Joint study commences towards providing support and service in drug discovery research Launch of sample scheduled by the end of 2022
  • IHI & Space BD Successful Launch and Deployment of the AIS Receiving System Demonstration Satellite IHI-SAT to ISS Addressing need for more efficient marine logistics & marine surveillance and accelerating space utilization-business Mar 31, 2022 IHI & Space BD Successful Launch and Deployment of the AIS Receiving System Demonstration Satellite IHI-SAT to ISS Addressing need for more efficient marine logistics & marine surveillance and accelerating space utilization-business
  • Gakushuin University & Space BD: Industry-academia collaboration to jointly develop a curriculum First university to include “Space Utilization Theory” in curriculum for all students and departments from April 2023 Offering all students “an educational program based on the integration of arts and sciences” and “an opportunity for practical learning” themed on space Mar 9, 2022 Gakushuin University & Space BD: Industry-academia collaboration to jointly develop a curriculum First university to include “Space Utilization Theory” in curriculum for all students and departments from April 2023 Offering all students “an educational program based on the integration of arts and sciences” and “an opportunity for practical learning” themed on space
  • Space BD succeeds in first launch and recovery for high-quality protein crystal growth service First space experiment completed aboard ISS Kibo as sole JAXA private partner Mar 3, 2022 Space BD succeeds in first launch and recovery for high-quality protein crystal growth service First space experiment completed aboard ISS Kibo as sole JAXA private partner
  • Japan’s first industry-government-academia collaborative lunar exploration mission, has kicked off To map water energy resources on the moon’s surface layers using terahertz waves Dec 15, 2021 Japan’s first industry-government-academia collaborative lunar exploration mission, has kicked off To map water energy resources on the moon’s surface layers using terahertz waves
  • Space BD signed the first contract for 13 space experiments of the high-quality protein crystal growth service with international 3 organizations Dec 2, 2021 Space BD signed the first contract for 13 space experiments of the high-quality protein crystal growth service with international 3 organizations
  • Space BD announces 1.04 billion JPY fundraising led by all existing shareholders and new Singapore government-affiliated institutional investor Adding SpaceX Falcon 9 to expanded launch method offerings and strengthening recruitment & organizational capability Dec 1, 2021 Space BD announces 1.04 billion JPY fundraising led by all existing shareholders and new Singapore government-affiliated institutional investor Adding SpaceX Falcon 9 to expanded launch method offerings and strengthening recruitment & organizational capability
  • Space BD to Offer Global Launch Opportunities The 1st launch is scheduled for October 2022 Expand Flexibility in addition to Reliable Japanese Launch Method Nov 30, 2021 Space BD to Offer Global Launch Opportunities The 1st launch is scheduled for October 2022 Expand Flexibility in addition to Reliable Japanese Launch Method
  • Space BD hosted the Australia – Japan Space Dialog 2021 Government, space agencies, academic institutions, and private company gather to discuss future collaboration Nov 18, 2021 Space BD hosted the Australia – Japan Space Dialog 2021 Government, space agencies, academic institutions, and private company gather to discuss future collaboration
  • Space BD Strengthening Relationship with the Australian Space Industry to Promote the Industry in Australia Two Australian Academic Satellites were successfully Launched on August 29 Aug 30, 2021 Space BD Strengthening Relationship with the Australian Space Industry to Promote the Industry in Australia Two Australian Academic Satellites were successfully Launched on August 29
  • Space BD to start Space Delivery Project Joint project in collaboration with global research & educational institutions and the private sector to launch research objects & mementos by the end of FY2021 Aug 25, 2021 Space BD to start Space Delivery Project Joint project in collaboration with global research & educational institutions and the private sector to launch research objects & mementos by the end of FY2021
  • The joint initiative with Nihon University for a smallsatellite demonstration via a next generation space station resupply vehicle HTV-X1 is featured in multiple media Aug 12, 2021 The joint initiative with Nihon University for a smallsatellite demonstration via a next generation space station resupply vehicle HTV-X1 is featured in multiple media
  • College of Science and Technology, Nihon University and Space BD partnering for a smallsatellite demonstration via a next generation space station resupply vehicle HTV-X1 Aug 5, 2021 College of Science and Technology, Nihon University and Space BD partnering for a smallsatellite demonstration via a next generation space station resupply vehicle HTV-X1
  • Space BD’s life-science business is featured at Nikkei Biotechnology and Business Aug 2, 2021 Space BD’s life-science business is featured at Nikkei Biotechnology and Business
  • Space BD and ElevationSpace to start discussion for the first Japanese space utilization platform in the post ISS era Jul 7, 2021 Space BD and ElevationSpace to start discussion for the first Japanese space utilization platform in the post ISS era
  • Space Education Project with Clark Memorial High School, Space BD, and the University of Tokyo is featured in multiple media Jul 5, 2021 Space Education Project with Clark Memorial High School, Space BD, and the University of Tokyo is featured in multiple media
  • Space Education Project with Clark Memorial High School, Space BD, and the University of Tokyo kicks off with Japanese high school students to lead the development & operation of a satellite The astronaut Naoko Yamazaki serving as the project ambassador Jul 1, 2021 Space Education Project with Clark Memorial High School, Space BD, and the University of Tokyo kicks off with Japanese high school students to lead the development & operation of a satellite The astronaut Naoko Yamazaki serving as the project ambassador
  • Space BD’s appointment by JAXA for its High-Quality Protein Crystal Growth Experiment Service is featured by SpaceWatch.Global May 12, 2021 Space BD’s appointment by JAXA for its High-Quality Protein Crystal Growth Experiment Service is featured by SpaceWatch.Global
  • Space BD is appointed by JAXA as a private partner for High-Quality Protein Crystal Growth Experiment Service on the ISS Kibo Contributing to life science R&D areas such as drug discovery May 10, 2021 Space BD is appointed by JAXA as a private partner for High-Quality Protein Crystal Growth Experiment Service on the ISS Kibo Contributing to life science R&D areas such as drug discovery
  • Space BD wins “French Tech Tokyo Award 2021” given to startup companies active in innovation at the 10th French Business Awards Apr 23, 2021 Space BD wins “French Tech Tokyo Award 2021” given to startup companies active in innovation at the 10th French Business Awards
  • Space BD is mentioned in paper on development and preflight testing of piezoelectric Beta cloth Apr 22, 2021 Space BD is mentioned in paper on development and preflight testing of piezoelectric Beta cloth
  • Space BD is featured as one of the pioneers working on the future of space exploration by CNN Apr 2, 2021 Space BD is featured as one of the pioneers working on the future of space exploration by CNN
  • Space BD to provide the smallsatellite deployment service from ISS for ArkEdge Space Join a demonstration project of National Space Organization of Taiwan and Univ. of Tokyo Feb 22, 2021 Space BD to provide the smallsatellite deployment service from ISS for ArkEdge Space Join a demonstration project of National Space Organization of Taiwan and Univ. of Tokyo
  • Space BD and RymanSat completed the prelaunch technical integration and handover process of RymanSat’s smallsat RSP-01 Completed the final phase on the Earth to launch in early 2021 Feb 2, 2021 Space BD and RymanSat completed the prelaunch technical integration and handover process of RymanSat’s smallsat RSP-01 Completed the final phase on the Earth to launch in early 2021
  • Space BD completed the prelaunch technical integration and handover process of WARPSPACE’s smallsat WARP-01 Completed the final phase on the Earth to launch in early 2021 Feb 2, 2021 Space BD completed the prelaunch technical integration and handover process of WARPSPACE’s smallsat WARP-01 Completed the final phase on the Earth to launch in early 2021
  • Space BD completed the project for the earth observation camera “iSIM” manufactured by Spanish company, SATLANTIS Feb 2, 2021 Space BD completed the project for the earth observation camera “iSIM” manufactured by Spanish company, SATLANTIS
  • Space BD to provide Sompo Japan the memento item service by utilizing the ISS Kibo external experience platform Jan 18, 2021 Space BD to provide Sompo Japan the memento item service by utilizing the ISS Kibo external experience platform
  • Space BD contracted with JAXA to undertake the integration work package for the Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration-3 Reform its board member and move to the next phase with the new service and team Jan 13, 2021 Space BD contracted with JAXA to undertake the integration work package for the Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration-3 Reform its board member and move to the next phase with the new service and team
  • Space BD and ALE conclude an LOI in anticipation of a Sales Agency Agreement for a space debris prevention component utilizing EDT The first step towards the social implementation of a device developed with the aim to create a sustainable space environment Dec 23, 2020 Space BD and ALE conclude an LOI in anticipation of a Sales Agency Agreement for a space debris prevention component utilizing EDT The first step towards the social implementation of a device developed with the aim to create a sustainable space environment
  • International Teaming Agreement Signed to Accelerate Commercial Space Growth Nov 20, 2020 International Teaming Agreement Signed to Accelerate Commercial Space Growth
  • Space BD was featured on multiple media（About nanosatellite deployment service on the first HTV-X mission.） Nov 10, 2020 Space BD was featured on multiple media（About nanosatellite deployment service on the first HTV-X mission.）
  • Space BD selected as the sole official service provider for nanosatellite deployment service on the first HTV-X mission. Oct 29, 2020 Space BD selected as the sole official service provider for nanosatellite deployment service on the first HTV-X mission.
  • Space BD to provide the SmallSatellite deployment service from ISS to E+CRAFTMAN and Hokkaido University of Science Aug 27, 2020 Space BD to provide the SmallSatellite deployment service from ISS to E+CRAFTMAN and Hokkaido University of Science
  • Space BD’s first i-SEEP project: iSIM SATLANTIS successfully received the images from iSIM attached on the ISS Kibo external platform for its In-Orbit Demonstration Jul 22, 2020 Space BD’s first i-SEEP project: iSIM SATLANTIS successfully received the images from iSIM attached on the ISS Kibo external platform for its In-Orbit Demonstration
  • Space BD to provide the small satellite deployment service from ISS for Myanmar’s first Micro-satellite Jul 2, 2020 Space BD to provide the small satellite deployment service from ISS for Myanmar’s first Micro-satellite
  • Space BD to provide the SmallSatellite deployment service from ISS to ASTROFLASH, a startup from the University of Tokyo, for its first satellite as a visual attraction. Jun 24, 2020 Space BD to provide the SmallSatellite deployment service from ISS to ASTROFLASH, a startup from the University of Tokyo, for its first satellite as a visual attraction.
  • Space BD successfully completed the installation of SATLANTIS’ iSIM on the i-SEEP, the ISS Kibo External Platform The King of Spain and officials from various fields leave the blessings Jun 11, 2020 Space BD successfully completed the installation of SATLANTIS’ iSIM on the i-SEEP, the ISS Kibo External Platform The King of Spain and officials from various fields leave the blessings
  • Space BD successfully launched its payload, SATLANTIS’ iSIM to the International Space Station via HTV9 May 25, 2020 Space BD successfully launched its payload, SATLANTIS’ iSIM to the International Space Station via HTV9
  • Space BD and Mac Kanazawa, Director General, Launch Service Division, are mentioned in the short-term article series of WIRED JAPAN. May 17, 2020 Space BD and Mac Kanazawa, Director General, Launch Service Division, are mentioned in the short-term article series of WIRED JAPAN.
  • Space BD is mentioned on Satsearch’s blog. May 12, 2020 Space BD is mentioned on Satsearch’s blog.
  • Co-founder and CEO Masa Nagasaki write an article for the Institute for Transnational Human Resource Management, Waseda University. May 11, 2020 Co-founder and CEO Masa Nagasaki write an article for the Institute for Transnational Human Resource Management, Waseda University.
  • Space BD and Space Basil Enter into Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Business Alliance Agreement Mar 24, 2020 Space BD and Space Basil Enter into Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Business Alliance Agreement
  • A Z-Kai Asteria lecture, which was led by Mac Kanazawa, Director General, Launch Service Business Division, has been released free of charge as part of the efforts of Z-Group Co., Ltd. related to expanding the COVID-19 infection. Feb 28, 2020 A Z-Kai Asteria lecture, which was led by Mac Kanazawa, Director General, Launch Service Business Division, has been released free of charge as part of the efforts of Z-Group Co., Ltd. related to expanding the COVID-19 infection.
  • Japanese space startup Space BD to launch Curtin University CubeSats into orbit Feb 18, 2020 Japanese space startup Space BD to launch Curtin University CubeSats into orbit
  • Space BD completed the prelaunch technical integration and handover process of In-Orbit Demonstration mission for SATLANTIS’optical payload The first international project for ISS Kibo external demonstration platform i-SEEP Dec 17, 2019 Space BD completed the prelaunch technical integration and handover process of In-Orbit Demonstration mission for SATLANTIS’optical payload The first international project for ISS Kibo external demonstration platform i-SEEP
  • Space BD selected as the Official Satellite Launch Service Provider by JAXA for the Rideshare Opportunity of Japan’s Flagship Launcher (H-IIA/H3) Dec 4, 2019 Space BD selected as the Official Satellite Launch Service Provider by JAXA for the Rideshare Opportunity of Japan’s Flagship Launcher (H-IIA/H3)
  • Space BD was featured on multiple media Dec 4, 2019 Space BD was featured on multiple media
  • Space BD selected by CREST ASTRA Japan as the satellite deployment service provider for “Cubit” satellite to be deployed from the ISS in 2021 Nov 7, 2019 Space BD selected by CREST ASTRA Japan as the satellite deployment service provider for “Cubit” satellite to be deployed from the ISS in 2021
  • Space BD raises JPY380 mil (USD3.5mil*) in funding To reinforce its organizational structure to become the first Japanese world-class space company with its smallsat launch services*based on USD/JPY exchange rate on 18 October 2019. Oct 21, 2019 Space BD raises JPY380 mil (USD3.5mil*) in funding To reinforce its organizational structure to become the first Japanese world-class space company with its smallsat launch services*based on USD/JPY exchange rate on 18 October 2019.
  • Space BD selected by Shizuoka University’s Prof. Nohmi Research Group as the satellite deployment service provider from the ISS Oct 10, 2019 Space BD selected by Shizuoka University’s Prof. Nohmi Research Group as the satellite deployment service provider from the ISS
  • Masa Nagasaki, CEO of Space BD, was interviewed by Bloomberg. Oct 6, 2019 Masa Nagasaki, CEO of Space BD, was interviewed by Bloomberg.
  • Our article is posted on satsearch, the global leading platform for space components. Oct 5, 2019 Our article is posted on satsearch, the global leading platform for space components.
  • Space BD Successfully Complete Their 1st Launch Campaign to Carry the University of Tokyo’s Cubesat on H-IIB Launcher Sep 25, 2019 Space BD Successfully Complete Their 1st Launch Campaign to Carry the University of Tokyo’s Cubesat on H-IIB Launcher
  • Masa Nagasaki, CEO of Space BD, was on the article Japanese entrepreneur magazine, called Kigyoka Club. Sep 5, 2019 Masa Nagasaki, CEO of Space BD, was on the article Japanese entrepreneur magazine, called Kigyoka Club.
  • Masa Nagasaki, CEO of Space BD, presented at JAXA’s 10 years anniversary event for Kibo completion and Konotori (HTV) launch. Sep 3, 2019 Masa Nagasaki, CEO of Space BD, presented at JAXA’s 10 years anniversary event for Kibo completion and Konotori (HTV) launch.
  • ISISpace and Space BD Sign the Collaborative Service Agreement for Satellite Deployment Service from ISS Aug 8, 2019 ISISpace and Space BD Sign the Collaborative Service Agreement for Satellite Deployment Service from ISS
  • Space BD and Satlantis successfully passed important technology milestones for iSIM 70 demonstration by i-SEEP on ISS JAXA Module and steadily move on to launch. Aug 7, 2019 Space BD and Satlantis successfully passed important technology milestones for iSIM 70 demonstration by i-SEEP on ISS JAXA Module and steadily move on to launch.
  • Masa Nagasaki, CEO of Space BD, was interviewed by Nikkei Business Daily, Japan’s most widely respected daily business-oriented newspaper focusing on industry and company. Jul 31, 2019 Masa Nagasaki, CEO of Space BD, was interviewed by Nikkei Business Daily, Japan’s most widely respected daily business-oriented newspaper focusing on industry and company.
  • Masa Nagasaki, CEO of Space BD, was interviewed by The Nihon Keizai Shinbun, Japan’s most widely respected daily business-oriented newspaper. Jul 28, 2019 Masa Nagasaki, CEO of Space BD, was interviewed by The Nihon Keizai Shinbun, Japan’s most widely respected daily business-oriented newspaper.
  • Masa Nagasaki, CEO of Space BD, was interviewed by TOYOKEIZAI ONLINE, an economic and business magazine sites in Japan. Jul 16, 2019 Masa Nagasaki, CEO of Space BD, was interviewed by TOYOKEIZAI ONLINE, an economic and business magazine sites in Japan.
  • Masa Nagasaki, CEO of Space BD, was featured on a Japanese TV program ”the Social”. Jun 28, 2019 Masa Nagasaki, CEO of Space BD, was featured on a Japanese TV program ”the Social”.
  • Masa Nagasaki, CEO of Space BD Inc., had an interview with JAXA about one of J-SPARC Project – Astronaut Training Method × Next Generation Type Education Project. Jun 26, 2019 Masa Nagasaki, CEO of Space BD Inc., had an interview with JAXA about one of J-SPARC Project – Astronaut Training Method × Next Generation Type Education Project.
  • Space BD was posted as a launch service provider for University of Tokyo which have developed a satellite equipped with water propulsion system. Jun 14, 2019 Space BD was posted as a launch service provider for University of Tokyo which have developed a satellite equipped with water propulsion system.
  • Masa Nagasaki, CEO of Space BD, was interviewed by Nikkan Newspaper, a prominent industry media in Japan. Jun 6, 2019 Masa Nagasaki, CEO of Space BD, was interviewed by Nikkan Newspaper, a prominent industry media in Japan.
  • Space BD Inc. participated in the study for future commercial space economy on LEO and ISS under the partnership with NanoRacks. May 29, 2019 Space BD Inc. participated in the study for future commercial space economy on LEO and ISS under the partnership with NanoRacks.
  • Space BD Wins RFP from JAXA for the Second Consecutive Time for the Commercial Utilization of “Kibo” on ISS, Space BD selected to be the single entity for service provider of “i-SEEP” and Launches In-Orbit Demonstration Service Mar 8, 2019 Space BD Wins RFP from JAXA for the Second Consecutive Time for the Commercial Utilization of “Kibo” on ISS, Space BD selected to be the single entity for service provider of “i-SEEP” and Launches In-Orbit Demonstration Service
  • Space BD closes First Overseas Contract to deploy 2 Australian CubeSats Feb 27, 2019 Space BD closes First Overseas Contract to deploy 2 Australian CubeSats
  • Space BD and Satlantis sign an alliance to install iSIM170 on “i-SEEP”, the exposed experimental platform of the ISS JAXA module Feb 25, 2019 Space BD and Satlantis sign an alliance to install iSIM170 on “i-SEEP”, the exposed experimental platform of the ISS JAXA module
  • Space Inventor and Space BD Signs Distribution Agreement Jan 24, 2019 Space Inventor and Space BD Signs Distribution Agreement
  • Space BD participates in Fukui Univ. of Technology’s “Fukui PHOENIX Project”, providing satellite deployment services from the ISS “Kibo” module. Jan 11, 2019 Space BD participates in Fukui Univ. of Technology’s “Fukui PHOENIX Project”, providing satellite deployment services from the ISS “Kibo” module.
  • Nov 13, 2018 Space BD × Z-KAI Group × JAXA Started Educational Projects by using J-SPARC Framework
  • Space BD signs MOU with satsearch to Promote India-Japan Cooperation in Space Nov 7, 2018 Space BD signs MOU with satsearch to Promote India-Japan Cooperation in Space
  • Space BD Opens Japanese First Multi-Service Portal Website of Space Utilisation Called “Space for Space” Oct 24, 2018 Space BD Opens Japanese First Multi-Service Portal Website of Space Utilisation Called “Space for Space”
  • Space BD Announces Partnership with NanoRacks for NASA LEO Commercialization Proposal Oct 2, 2018 Space BD Announces Partnership with NanoRacks for NASA LEO Commercialization Proposal
  • Space BD Signs Distribution Agreement with Innovative Solutions In Space Oct 1, 2018 Space BD Signs Distribution Agreement with Innovative Solutions In Space
  • Space BD Wins First Contract after being selected as a commercial service provider ※ for small satellite deployment from the “Kibo” Module Aug 24, 2018 Space BD Wins First Contract after being selected as a commercial service provider ※ for small satellite deployment from the “Kibo” Module
  • Space BD was referred by Mr. Koichi Wakata, JAXA vice president and astronaut, on SpaceNews interview. Jul 27, 2018 Space BD was referred by Mr. Koichi Wakata, JAXA vice president and astronaut, on SpaceNews interview.
  • Our CEO gave a press conference at JAXA (Small satellite deployment service from the Japanese Experiment Module “Kibo” on the ISS) May 29, 2018 Our CEO gave a press conference at JAXA (Small satellite deployment service from the Japanese Experiment Module “Kibo” on the ISS)
  • Space BD was featured in Spacetech Asia May 29, 2018 Space BD was featured in Spacetech Asia
  • CEO Masa Nagasaki, pitched at SPACETIDE 2018, was referred by the article from THE BRIDGE May 12, 2018 CEO Masa Nagasaki, pitched at SPACETIDE 2018, was referred by the article from THE BRIDGE

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