New US space telescope hunts for exoplanets with crucial Japanese parts

Aerospace & Defense IndustriesSankyo Optical, Kogakugiken supply high-precision technologies honed over decadesSankyo Optical Industry manufactures lenses used in telescopes, microscopes and other products. (Sankyo Optical Industry)KENTO FUKUISeptember 2, 2026 23:56 JSTTOKYO -- U.S. space agency NASA's state-of-the-art telescope launched Sunday carries many optical components from midsize Japanese manufacturers that will help in the search for planets beyond the solar system.Read NextAerospace & Defense IndustriesJapan seeks more H3 rocket launches to chase SpaceXAerospace & Defense IndustriesUniversity of Tokyo serves as launchpad for Japan space startupsAerospace & Defense IndustriesMitsubishi Electric gears up satellite output with Japan rocket's successAerospace & Defense IndustriesSpa