AstroX
AstroX is a manufacturer of small satellite launch vehicles and orbital transport systems. Operations focus on the development and testing of rocket propulsion technologies and flight hardware. Engineering efforts include the design of launch vehicles capable of delivering payloads into space, with technical activities involving research into hybrid rocket engines and aerial launch mechanisms to facilitate access to…
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AstroX is a manufacturer of small satellite launch vehicles and orbital transport systems. Operations focus on the development and testing of rocket propulsion technologies and flight hardware. Engineering efforts include the design of launch vehicles capable of delivering payloads into space, with technical activities involving research into hybrid rocket engines and aerial launch mechanisms to facilitate access to orbit. AstroX provides cost-effective launch solutions for the growing small satellite market. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Minamisoma, Japan, AstroX has raised approximately 17.7 million at the Series A stage with investors including Nissay Capital, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Vector Co, Iceblue Fund, Spring Star Capital, Daiwa Corporate Investment, DEEPCORE, Shizuoka Financial Group, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and Mizuho Financial Group.
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Space Tech > Space Hardware > Spacecraft
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