ASTRO GATE Supports Operations at JAXA Co-Creation Propulsion Development Center
ASTRO GATE partners with Cosmotec to support operations at the new JAXA Co-Creation Propulsion Development Center in Kakuda, Miyagi, providing technical coordination and promotion to boost space transport.
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- 📰 Published: June 4, 2026 at 11:00
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ASTRO GATE Inc. (representative: Daisuke Ode) announced a partnership with Cosmotec Co., Ltd. (representative: Tetsuya Furuya) to support operations at JAXA's newly established Co-Creation Propulsion Development Center. Located at the JAXA Kakuda Space Center West District in Miyagi Prefecture, this facility serves as a hub for public-private collaboration to research, develop, and test liquid rocket engine systems and components. Under the partnership, ASTRO GATE will work with Cosmotec (which was awarded the contract by JAXA) to provide technical consultation, coordination, and promotional support for users of the test facility. The center supports engine system, combustor, turbopump, component, and cryogenic/high-pressure element testing. ASTRO GATE will leverage its expertise in spaceport planning and ground launch equipment design to accelerate space transport development, promote collaboration, and strengthen Japan's international competitiveness, aligned with the government's goal to achieve 30 domestic rocket launches annually by the early 2030s.
FAQ
What role does ASTRO GATE play at the JAXA Co-Creation Propulsion Development Center in Kakuda, Miyagi?
ASTRO GATE provides technical coordination and promotion to support operations at the center.
Which company partners with ASTRO GATE to support the JAXA Co-Creation Propulsion Development Center?
Cosmotec partners with ASTRO GATE for the center's operations in Kakuda, Miyagi.
Where is the JAXA Co-Creation Propulsion Development Center located as of the article's announcement?
The center is located in Kakuda, Miyagi, Japan, as stated in the article summary.
What is the primary objective of ASTRO GATE's involvement at the JAXA Co-Creation Propulsion Development Center?
The primary objective is to boost space transport through technical coordination and promotion.
Which organization operates the Co-Creation Propulsion Development Center with ASTRO GATE's support?
JAXA operates the center with support from ASTRO GATE and Cosmotec.