Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SPACE COTAN, operator of the Hokkaido Spaceport. Progress made toward considering domestic launches.
- ASCA
INNOVATIVE SPACE CARRIER INC.(CHUO-KU, TOKYO; CEO; KOJIRO HATADA, HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS “ISC”) IS “A WORLD WHERE PEOPLE AND CARGO ARE DELIVERED EVERY DAY. WE ARE A START-UP COMPANY THAT AIMS TO REALIZE A TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM THAT MAKES SPACE POSSIBLE. ( REUSABLE) IS A START-UP COMPANY THAT AIMS TO REALIZE A TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM THAT MAKES SPACE POSSIBLE.
Innovative Space Carrier Inc. and SPACE COTAN Corporation (Head Office: Taiki-machi, Hiroo-gun, Hokkaido; President and CEO: Yoshinori Odagiri) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the development and use of the launch site at the Hokkaido Spaceport (hereinafter “HOSPO”) We are pleased to inform you of the following.
background
Founded in May 2022, ISC has set challenging goals to realize reusable space transportation for satellite launches by the late 2020s and an internationally competitive human space transportation system by 2040. To realize these goals, ISC is collaborating with domestic and international partners, adopting an agile development approach, and accelerating launch vehicle development. The first flight test of the ASCA 1 series is planned for this year in the U.S. At the same time, ISC has decided to start launch site validation in Japan in preparation for future launch tests in Japan.
A commercial spaceport open to the private sector, HOSPO is located in Taiki Town, Hokkaido, and combines many advantages as a rocket launch pad. Geographically, HOSPO is open to the east and south by the sea, allowing for a wide range of launch orbit inclination angles and access to a variety of orbits. There is relatively little interference with ocean routes and air routes, making it easy to ensure safety and adjust schedules during launches, and the weather is stable. The site is also accessible from Tokyo in about 2.5 hours, and the environment for staying in the vicinity is also well developed.
ISC has experience in conducting a Japanese-originated “tripropellant method” combustion test on the HOSPO runway in December 2023.
REFERENCE: SUCCEEDED IN THE FIRST “TRIPROPELLANT METHOD” COMBUSTION TEST IN JAPAN. IN ADDITION, THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE “P4SD” RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM WAS CONFIRMED.
https://innovative-space-carrier.co.jp/articles/20231225/
Outline of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the missions covered
ISC has agreed with SPACE COTAN to proceed with the provision of technical information and feasibility checks for the planning of launch site operations for the following target missions.
Mission Title: ASCA 1.2 Test Flight No. 1
Mission Summary: Launch, orbit insertion, and recovery of the first stage of the ASCA 1.2 Test Flight No. 1, a launch vehicle designed to launch a 100 kg class small artificial satellite.
Rocket : ASCA 1.2 tester
■Comments from Kojiro Hatada, CEO Future Space Transportation Systems
I am very pleased that we have reached an agreement to conduct specific studies toward the realization of a rocket launch at HOSPO. I have visited the Tokachi area many times not only to conduct combustion tests but also to give lectures. I hope to deepen our activities starting from the technical study through this basic agreement and to contribute to the revitalization of the region centering on HOSPO, even if only in a small way.
■Comment from Mr. Yoshinori Odagiri, CEO of SPACE COTAN Corporation
We are very pleased to conclude an MOU with ISC for the launch of their ASCA 1.2 test vehicle from HOSPO. Under this MOU, we will study the launch plan of the ASCA 1.2 test vehicle at HOSPO and contribute to ISC’s business progress toward the realization of an internationally competitive human space transportation system. In addition, for high frequency launches of various rockets at HOSPO, we will contribute to the development of the space industry and regional revitalization by supporting launches by various operators, taking advantage of the location of Taiki-machi in Hokkaido, which is suitable for rocket launches.
■Company Profile
Innovative Space Carrier Inc.
English name : Innovative Space Carrier Inc.
Representative : CEO Kojiro Hatada
Date of Establishment : May 2022
Location : 1-4-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Business Overview : Innovative space transportation system Planning and study for commercialization of innovative space transportation systems
Website: https://innovative-space-carrier.co.jp/
SPACE COTAN Corporation
Representative: Yoshinori Odagiri, President and CEO
Date of Establishment: April 2021
Location: 98 Nishihondori, Taiki-machi, Hiroo-gun, Hokkaido
Business Overview: General promotion of HOSPO project based on mandate from the town of Taiki. Management and operation of the spaceport, maintenance, support for fundraising, launch site design, acquisition of government certification, development of domestic and overseas customers, support for rocket launches, PR activities, etc.
Website: https: //hokkaidospaceport.com/
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