ASTRO GATE Inc. (Registered Office: Akiruno-shi, Tokyo; Founder & President: Daisuke Ode), a multiple spaceport startup, is pleased to announce that Daisuke Ode, President of Astro Gate, moderated a panel session at the Space x Real Estate Conference 2026 (SRC2026), held on November 5–6, 2026, at Yasuda Hall, The University of Tokyo.
Daisuke Ode onsite
Background: Space Industry and Real Estate Today
As satellite and rocket launch cadence accelerates, new demand for spaceports is emerging as a global challenge. Ground infrastructure development is essential for the sustainable growth of the space industry, and launch sites and spaceport planning and development is recognized as a key strategic policy at the national level.
In light of these industry trends, Daisuke Ode served as moderator for a panel session featuring influential frontrunners from both the public and private sectors. Drawing parallels to the history and growth of traditional seaports and airports, the panel highlighted the new value created by spaceports and discussed the future of regional co-creation.
Session Overview
- Conference: Space x Real Estate Conference 2026 (SRC2026)
- Session Title: Session 7: “What Kind of World Will Humanity’s New Ports Create? — Spaceport Strategies and Regional Development Inspired by Sea Ports and Airports”
- Session Participants:
- Panelists:
- Shinji Ide — Director, National Space Policy Secretariat, Cabinet Office
- Makoto Higashijima — Group Manager, Space Business Group, Business Development Department, Innovation Division, Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.
- Tomoyasu Hoshino — Corporate Planning Dept., Growth Strategy Promotion Team, Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation
- Moderator:
- Daisuke Ode — Founder & President, ASTRO GATE Inc.
- Panelists:
Key Discussion Highlights: Spaceports as Drivers of Community-Oriented Regional Growth
Commercial spaceports are more than launch facilities—they drive local economic growth by attracting talent and creating jobs. The panel explored how spaceports generate value for local economies through logistics and security hubs designed for high-frequency launches, including surrounding land development, market entry opportunities for local businesses, and high-skilled job creation.
Session 7: “What Kind of World Will Humanity’s New Ports Create? — Spaceport Strategies and Regional Development Inspired by Sea Ports and Airports” (moderator: Daisuke Ode, Founder of Astro Gate)
For Further Information, visit below:
- Official Press Release by WHERE Inc. (organizing entity of SRC2026):
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000146022.html - Space x Real Estate Conference 2026 Official Site:
https://srconf.com/
