University of Tokyo serves as launchpad for Japan space startups

Aerospace & Defense IndustriesLab previously led by 'father of satellite startups' fosters technology and talentThe University of Tokyo's Intelligent Space Systems Laboratory has developed 15 microsatellites that have been launched into orbit. (Intelligent Space Systems Laboratory)YUIYA SHIBATAAugust 12, 2026 08:14 JSTTOKYO -- Much of Japan's burgeoning space startup ecosystem has been built on satellite development technology from the University of Tokyo, which is fueling hopes for a next-generation industry.