Japan LEO Shachu, Inc. (“Japan LEO Shachu”, Head Office: Chuo City, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Yudai Yamamoto) announces that it has received an funding award under Phase II of the Space Strategy Fund administered by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for its technology development project titled “Technologies to Enhance the Efficiency of External Use in Space”, proposed under the technology development theme “External Utilization Efficiency Technology”.
This project aims to establish a sustainable low Earth orbit (LEO) economy in the post‑ISS era by developing an external payload platform capable of accommodating a wide range of payload requirements. The platform will be deployed on orbit and will be equipped with standardized interfaces, as well as resource-provision capabilities such as power and communications for payloads.
Designed to support robotic arm‑based installation, removal, and replacement of payloads, the platform will enable standardized design, review, and operational processes, thereby reducing utilization-related constraints for users and maximizing opportunities for external utilization. Commercialization will also be pursued through installation on the platforms including the Japan Module and HTV‑XC, both currently under development by the Company.
Through this development, the Company aims to enhance the competitiveness of its Japan Module and space utilization services, while working to establish Japan‑led external utilization infrastructure through close public–private collaboration.
■Company Overview
Company Name: Japan LEO Shachu, Inc.
Head Office: 2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0022, Japan
Representative: Yudai Yamamoto, Representative Director & CEO
Established: July 2024
Business Activities: Development of a commercial cargo resupply vehicle, the Japan Module, and utilization of low Earth orbit technologies
Official Websitehttps://japan-leo-shachu.com/