Our representative, Mr Moriuchi, interviewed Mr Shobu Oda, the CEO of AstroX, Inc. , a space technology company that aims to develop rockets using a unique method. The interview covered the details and benefits of the company’s innovative technology, its vision, and the kind of people it is looking for. It was broadcast on YouTube.
Video overview
The Space Tech Company Directory section of our YouTube channel interviews the leaders of Japanese companies that are taking on the challenges of the fast-growing space business world with innovative ideas and technologies, and delves deeply into their visions, technologies and challenges, as well as the kind of people they are looking for. and working styles.In this interview, we ask about the future vision of AstroX, Inc. , which aims to develop satellite orbital launch vehicles using the “Rockoon method” of airborne launch, and what it is like to work there.The interview took place at the company’s Fukushima R&D Centre, located in the Industrial Creation Centre in Minami Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture.
About AstroX Inc.
A space start-up company whose mission is to “’regain ‘Japan as No.1” in space development”.The company wants to solve the shortage of satellite launch vehicles, which is a major challenge in Japan’s space programme.
In order to achieve high-frequency and low-cost satellite launches, the project aims to commercialise technology to launch satellites into orbit on a Rockoon, a combination of a balloon and a rocket.
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