From Japan to Space.
We are looking for people who are willing to take on the challenge with us.

To take on the challenge of space, The challenge of space requires a diverse group of professionals. We are looking for people of all ages and specialties who share the same goal of creating a space industry in Japan, We are looking for people of all ages and specialties who share the same goal of creating a space industry from Japan. Aerospace technology is the key to space advancement. Knowledge from different industries to create ideas that transcend the boundaries of the field. Backcast thinking to envision a bold future. By combining these three elements, we will create the space transportation system of the future, We will realize an era in which everyone can go to space as a matter of course. Join us in the challenge of pioneering the space age, Join us in the challenge of pioneering the space age.

aerospace technology

Knowledge of different industries

backcast thinking

Crossing IT with aerospace technology
backcasting thinking to realize space transportation.

Do you think that space travel is just a dream?
With our vision of " Creating an era when everyone has access to space", we aim to build a world where people can access space as if they were traveling abroad by the year 2040.

We are looking for people who are willing to take on the dynamic challenges of space development, which is an "all-Japan" effort with support from the government and funding from funds, and a team with a backcast mindset that combines aerospace technology with IT.

About ISC

Creating an era when everyone has access to space

Company Introduction

Innovative Space Carrier Inc.
CEO Kojiro Hatada

In the 20th century, nations were promoting the idea of operating in space. As a result, various attempts were made to fly in space, giving everyone a dream.
In the 21st century, expectations for the space business have intensified. In the United States, reusable multi-stage rockets have been developed, and an environment is gradually being created in which people who are not astronauts can go to outer space and the International Space Station.

The major difference between the 20th century and the 21st century is that many venture companies, which are not part of the national government, are now able to aim for space together with the government. Like the Internet, which has developed rapidly in recent years, and the various businesses that have emerged from it, space provides us with a new frontier.
When we were born, it was still the world of comic books and movies, but in 20 years from now, business and daily life will be much closer to being active in space.
By 2040, everyone will have access to space.

The Future of the Space Industry and Our Goals

We talk in more detail about our vision and goals for the future of the space industry

Space Industry Now and in the Future

Space development is no longer a dream but a goal. space utilization business is attracting attention as the next growth market after the it industry in the world.

Space Transportation will be Realized by the Private Sector

Space Industry to be One Pillar of Japan's Economy The rockets developed in the 20th century have been innovated to carry more people and goods into space by combining the technologies that were possible at that time. However, most of them were "disposable" and carried goods and people at enormous cost, which was the norm in the world. In recent years, many players have entered the space industry, and as business becomes more active with satellites that send data to Earth in space and large modules that can make products that can only be tested and manufactured in zero-gravity space, demand will arise for more frequent and low-cost transportation of large numbers of people and large cargoes. We expect that this will lead to a demand for higher frequency and lower cost transportation of large numbers of people and large cargo. So, how can we transport large amounts of goods and people at lower cost? The key word is "reuse" of rockets. Rocket is usually equipped with an object to be transported to space on the tip of the rocket, which is then transported into space by a multi-stage rocket. This rocket itself is not destroyed and can be landed in place and used for the next flight. These efforts are being made possible not only by personnel with experience in aerospace development who develop rockets, but also by combining computer power, which has developed rapidly in recent years, along with personnel from a wide range of backgrounds. However, we believe that further technological innovation is the key to realizing a world where space business and life are truly accessible. We must comprehensively consider and create innovations in high-efficiency and high-performance propulsion systems, cost reductions through downsizing and weight reduction, and operational mechanisms that enable safe re-use and longer life. I am convinced that these are not things that can be completed by rocket engineers alone, but must be built by bringing together people from various fields and sharing their knowledge. The core of our business that we are now trying to tackle in the last five years is the concept of single stage space reusable (Single Stage To Orbit). From launch to arrival in space, the rocket arrives without detaching from the launch vehicle, separating cargo and people, and returning to the ground in its original state. This will reduce the cost per rocket launch to the limit, and we plan to build up a business that can handle high-speed transportation between two points, space travel, and low earth orbit satellite launch missions. For the next five years, we will concentrate our management resources on the development of this type of rocket, while building a foundation that will enable companies and individuals to do business in space based on this rocket.

The Transportation System We Aim for

Single Stage to Orbit (SSTO) refers to a space vehicle that consumes only fuel and propellant and can reach a satellite orbit without detaching the engine, fuel tank, and other components of the vehicle. The development of this single-stage rocket will be extremely important to achieving our vision. The reason for this is that it can lead to the effect of reducing rocket launch costs through the reuse of airframe parts. The oxygen-laden tanks used as fuel to fly in a vacuum, although expensive, are detached mid-flight and disposable as they are, as a means of reducing the weight of the vehicle to reach outer space. However, if a single-stage rocket can be developed that does not require the detachment of a part of the rocket body to reach space, the problem of redevelopment costs for expensive parts can be solved, and further investment in space projects, more frequent launch tests, and lower-cost rocket launches can be realized. This will lead to further investment in the space business, more frequent rocket launch experiments, and a future in which the private sector can go into space at low cost. The realization of a single-stage, high-frequency reusablerocket will be a great challenge for the Japanese space industry.

Building a Space Transportation Platform is a Mixed Martial Art

A high-frequency transport system for people and goods cannot be realized by developing only a high-frequency single-stage transport aircraft. It is necessary to have a launch site that can safely launch and land, and a ground platform that manages and controls the launch site to smoothly check, maintain, and re-launch the transporter. Repeated launch experiments are extremely costly and time-consuming in the research and development of new transport concepts. By combining simulations using computing power and data that can be obtained from experiments, we aim to create an efficient R&D system similar to agile development in the construction of IT systems. Also, in the manufacturing stage of the transport aircraft, we are considering a system in which the R&D team, the manufacturing team, and suppliers can constantly share information to enable efficient and high-speed manufacturing, such as by building a more efficient supply chain and providing feedback for improvement using data that can be obtained from the components. In order to realize these goals, we believe it is necessary to bring together the wisdom and experience of not only engineers who have built their careers in the aerospace industry, but also those from various manufacturing and IT industries, and to foster a corporate culture that is not bound by conventional wisdom.

"All-Japan" Approach to Space Development

Our country is one of the world's leading countries in terms of space exploration capability, and it is not something that emerging countries can catch up with even if they start making efforts now. There are only a few countries in the world that have the challenging right to carry people to space.
The space business is one of the few areas where Japan can take advantage of its technological depth to date and create a new industry. In addition, a problem common to many space transportation development companies is "financial difficulties," but we have the support of the Space Passenger Transport Association (SLA), a government organization that leads space development, and Incubate Fund Corporation, which recently raised 300 million yen in funding for us. We are well equipped to take on dynamic challenges.

We aim to achieve this by crossing the generations that have led the manufacturing powerhouse with the IT generation, the aerospace and IT fields, and by forming partnerships with a variety of companies.
We aim to achieve this by crossing the generations that have been responsible for the manufacturing powerhouse with the IT generation, the aerospace and IT fields and by forming partnerships with various companies.
We will create an era in which people can freely envision their ideal future in all directions.
We will create a new growth industry in this country and create added value and employment. We are founded with this in mind.

INTERVIEW

We try to have you meet as many of our employees as possible during the selection process, and we would like to introduce you to some of the members you will meet during the interviews. Here are some interviews with some of the members that you will meet during the interviews.

Interview Vol.4

Cutting New Rocket Development Time in Half
What is the "P4SD" research and development platform?

Technology Department (Development Platform) Tsuyoshi Endo

Interview Vol.3

An Engineer Who Was Focused on "Flying
A New Career in a Space Venture

Technical Division Mitsuhiro Kasegi

Interview Vol.2

An engineer who has been all over the rocket development scene talks!
About the unique attractions of future space transportation systems

Technical Division Akisato Takahashi

Interview Vol.1

Speed and out-of-the-box creativity are important!
Engineers from major companies find it interesting in space ventures

Technical Division Kazuaki Hirakawa

We are looking for people who are willing to take on dynamic challenges with us

Legal Manager

Innovative Space Carrier Inc.s legal staff to support all of the company's legal needs, including assessing and mitigating legal risks, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance.

Mission Design Engineer

Under the supervision of the Chief Technology Officer, you will be responsible for the mission design of the Vertical Takeoff, Vertical Landing (VTVL) aircraft. The mission is scheduled for launch in 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for mission design, including everything from specifications to development schedules, in collaboration with the development teams for each system.

Airframe System Development Engineer

You will develop the airframe systems for the Vertical Takeoff, Vertical Landing (VTVL) aircraft.
You will perform basic, detailed, and maintenance design of the airframe systems in cooperation with the development teams for each system in preparation for launch in 2026.

Airframe Structural Design Engineer

You will design and develop the airframe structure of a Vertical Takeoff, Vertical Landing (VTVL) aircraft.
You will perform basic, detailed and maintenance design of the airframe structure of the VTVL in cooperation with the development teams of each system for the launch in 2026.

Propulsion Systems Development Engineer

You will design and develop the propulsion system and rocket engines for the Vertical Takeoff, Vertical Landing (VTVL) aircraft.
The project will include basic, detailed, and maintenance design of the propulsion system in cooperation with the development teams of each system for the launch in 2026.

Control Development Engineer

You will be responsible for the control design and development of the Vertical Takeoff, Vertical Landing (VTVL) aircraft.
You will work with the development team of each system to develop the airframe controls for the launch in 2026.

Avionics Development Engineer

You will be responsible for the design and development of the avionics for the Vertical Takeoff, Vertical Landing (VTVL) space plane.
You will be responsible for the development of the avionics, from specification review to detailed design, in cooperation with the development team of each system for the launch in 2026.

Mission and humanSafety Engineer

You will be responsible for the development of safety equipment design for the Vertical Takeoff, Vertical Landing (VTVL) space plane.
In preparation for launch in 2026, you will work with the development teams of each system to perform basic, detailed, and maintenance design of abort mechanisms such as emergency ejection, as well as reliability.

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