Interstellar

Interstellar Technologies Inc. is a Japanese private spaceflight company founded in January 2013. The company focuses on making space more accessible and aims to be a key growth driver for Japan. It specializes in space transportation services and satellite communication services, primarily developing launch vehicles for small satellites weighing under 100 kg. The flagship product of Interstellar Technologies is the MOMO sounding rocket. This 10-meter tall rocket can reach the Karman line at 100 km altitude and carry payloads of up to 20 kg. The MOMO rocket features a custom helium pressure-fed engine fueled by ethanol and liquid oxygen, producing 12 kilonewtons of thrust. Since its first launch attempt in 2017, the rocket has seen several upgrades, enhancing its engine systems, avionics, and ground support equipment. Interstellar Technologies is headquartered in Hokkaido, Japan, with branches in Tokyo, Fukushima, and Obihiro. The company is supported by notable shareholders, including Woven by Toyota and Marubeni Corporation, among others.