Fostering the development of space-related services and revitalizing the local economy
ASTRO GATE Inc. (Headquarters: Akiruno City, Tokyo), which specializes in spaceport (space launch site) research, planning, and operations, signed a cooperation agreement with Minamisoma City in Fukushima Prefecture on August 29, 2024. The purpose of this agreement is to commercialize space-related services and further stimulate the local economy. Through this partnership, ASTRO GATE will closely collaborate with Minamisoma City to advance new initiatives aimed at developing the future space business and promoting regional economic growth.
Minamisoma City, located in Fukushima Prefecture, has been working on regional industrial revitalization along with its recovery efforts following the Great East Japan Earthquake. ASTRO GATE has been deeply involved in the space-related business sector in Fukushima Prefecture and will continue to drive projects that contribute to the city’s economic development through this new partnership.
With the signing of this agreement, Minamisoma City strengthens its position as a hub for space business, while ASTRO GATE will leverage this foundation to commercialize various space-related services and implement measures to further stimulate the local economy.
Comment from Daisuke Oide, CEO of ASTRO GATE Inc.
“ASTRO GATE has been pioneering new frontiers in the space business, with a focus on spaceport planning and operations. Spaceports are not merely launch sites for rockets; they are critical infrastructure that brings multifaceted economic benefits, including technological innovation, job creation, and the attraction of related industries to the region.
Through our cooperation with Minamisoma City, we aim to establish a space business hub in this region and realize sustainable economic development centered on the spaceport. As the spaceport grows, we will work hand-in-hand with the local community to create new business opportunities and contribute to the regional economy through the space industry.”
About ASTRO GATE
ASTRO GATE is a company dedicated to supporting spaceports and regional development, both in terms of infrastructure and services, with the goal of creating new opportunities for humanity. The company offers comprehensive services from spaceport research to operations and provides consulting for space-related businesses originating from spaceports.
Website: https://astrogate.jp/
