The University of Tokyo’s Intelligent Space Systems Laboratory has developed 15 microsatellites that have been launched into orbit. (Intelligent Space Systems Laboratory)
YUIYA SHIBATA
August 12, 2026 08:14 JST
TOKYO — Japan’s rapidly expanding space startup industry is increasingly relying on satellite development technology pioneered at the University of Tokyo, positioning the institution as a cornerstone for the nation’s emerging commercial space sector. The university’s Intelligent Space Systems Laboratory has successfully designed and launched 15 microsatellites into orbit, creating a foundation of technical expertise and innovation that continues to drive new ventures forward.
