ASTRO GATE Inc. (Headquarters: Akiruno, Tokyo; President: Daisuke Ode; hereinafter “ASTRO GATE”) is pleased to announce that our CTO, Taichi Nakao, will speak at the 4th Rikei Space Seminar: “Digital Engineering in NASA’s Artemis Program” & Networking Event, to be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the X-NIHONBASHI TOWER Conference Space (Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower).
CTO Nakao will join the panel discussion titled:
“How Will Ground Stations Transform by 2030?”,
where he will share ASTRO GATE’s initiatives, including our role in future ground segment operations.
We welcome the participation of those interested in the future evolution of space infrastructure.
Registration:
https://www.rikei.co.jp/event/176/
Event Overview
4th Rikei Space Business Seminar
“Digital Engineering in NASA’s Artemis Program” & Networking Event
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 14:00–18:30 (Doors open 13:30)
Venue: X-NIHONBASHI TOWER Conference Space Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, Tokyo
Admission: Free
Organizer: Rikei Corporation
Program Schedule
14:00 – Opening Remarks
14:10 – Presentation ① “PTC and the Future of Space: Digital Engineering in the Artemis Program”
PTC — National Security Lead, Mr. Alex Daly (Simultaneous interpretation available)
15:10 – Dialogue Session “Is the Space Industry Ready for Cyber Threats?”
Speakers from Japan Space ISAC and Broad Co., Ltd.
16:00 – Panel Discussion “How Will Ground Stations Transform by 2030?”
- Naomi Kurahara, CEO, Infostellar Inc.
- Kengo Wada, Director, ELUM Inc.
- Taichi Nakao, CTO, ASTRO GATE Inc.
16:50 – Q&A
17:00 – Networking Session
18:30 – Close
