Business-Driven Consulting for Space
We support the advancement of space businesses by guiding companies from entry strategy planning to the implementation of newly developed ventures.
The space industry is projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2040, becoming as essential to business as the internet.
To seize these growth opportunities, many companies are exploring ways to leverage their existing assets for new business development in the space sector.
Our Business-Driven Space Consulting service leverages our extensive experience in industry collaboration, gained through spaceport development and urban planning, to assist companies in entering the space sector.
From research and analysis to strategy development and business implementation, we provide comprehensive support with outstanding cost efficiency.
Service Features
A Team of Experts with Diverse Backgrounds
ASTRO GATE brings together specialists from various fields. Our Founder and President, Daisuke Oide, is a licensed first-class architect with experience leading space business initiatives at a major construction company.
Meanwhile, our CEO, Yuki Harada, has a background in consulting for major corporations and government agencies, specializing in the space sector at a private think tank.
Our team includes professionals with proven expertise not only in the space industry but also across diverse sectors, allowing us to provide customized consulting services tailored to our clients’ needs.
Business-Driven Support
In addition to gathering insights through direct client consultations, we leverage knowledge gained from our extensive network across various industries. This enables us to provide high-resolution business support.
Furthermore, newly developed businesses in collaboration with us can explore synergies with spaceport operations, such as rocket launches and related events at ASTRO GATE’s facilities, as well as applications in urban development.
Flexible Pricing & Agile Solutions
By minimizing office, sales, and PR costs while maximizing the number of active professionals, we deliver high-quality services with industry-leading cost performance.
Additionally, we leverage the agility of a startup to flexibly and swiftly respond to requests for low-budget or short-term projects.
Meet Our Team
Members with the best planning, research and consulting skills in the country plan and accelerate your business.
Daisuke Ode – Founder & President
Ph.D. in Engineering / Licensed First-Class Architect.
Dr. Ode began his career at Obayashi Corporation, where he was involved in on-site construction management, R&D in seismic engineering, and new business development.
In 2021, he co-founded SPACE COTAN Inc. and served as Director and COO, where he led the planning and operations of the Hokkaido Spaceport from the ground up. As Japan’s first private spaceport, he oversaw a wide range of initiatives, including launch site development, private-sector partnership building, and launch operation support.
In March 2024, he founded ASTRO GATE Inc. with the ambition to lead spaceport planning and operations on a global scale. He is responsible for the overall management of the company, focusing on spaceport development, fundraising, and launch support for domestic and international rocket operators. He also has a strong external presence through speaking engagements, publications, and patents related to the space industry.
Yuki Harada – CEO
Mr. Harada began his career at Nomura Research Institute, where he provided strategic consulting services across both public and private sectors. He specialized in space policy and business strategy, leading projects from initial planning and formation to final execution.
He has also contributed to the space industry through articles in specialized journals, speaking at conferences, and pro bono activities in industry associations, building a wide-reaching domestic and international network.
As a founding member of ASTRO GATE Inc., he initially joined as Co-Founder and Executive Advisor and became COO and CSO in December 2024. In April 2025, he was appointed CEO, where he leads key operations including business management, spaceport planning and development, rocket launch support, and international business development with governments and companies worldwide.
Taichi Nakao – CTO
Mr. Nakao served as a launch site engineer at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), where he was responsible for the development and operation of Japan’s flagship rocket programs.
He managed the maintenance and operations of major launch facilities at the Tanegashima Space Center and Uchinoura Space Center, contributing to the successful launches of the H-IIA/H-IIB and Epsilon rockets.
As part of the H3 rocket development program, he led the development of the mobile launch platform and umbilical system and conducted integrated system testing, including engine firing and launch site operations. Following the failure of the first test launch, he contributed to the consecutive successes of Test Flights 2 through 5.
In April 2025, he joined ASTRO GATE Inc. as CTO, where he oversees spaceport design and development, technical coordination with rocket operators, launch operations support, and space-related consulting services.
Downloading Report
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