Japan’s Interstellar Raises $130M, Partly To Boost Satellite R&D

: Interstellar Technologies wants to vertically integrate launch and satellite businesses  Credit: Interstellar Technologies

Interstellar Technologies wants to vertically integrate launch and satellite businesses.

Credit: Interstellar Technologies
Interstellar Technologies of Japan, a rocket developer, has raised a $130 million Series F round to help fund research and development into direct-to-device communication satellites. The company’s initial focus has been to develop a small launch vehicle, named Zero. It also plans to use recently...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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