Innovative Space Carrier Inc. (ISC) (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kojiro Hatada), a startup aiming for high-frequency space transportation systems, announced its joint participation in 'SPEXA (Space Exploration Exhibition) 2026' from May 27 (Wed) to 29 (Fri), 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight South Hall.

ISC will lead a booth themed 'HELLO SPACE ECONOMY - Creating an economic zone together' with 10 diverse partners. This collaboration demonstrates a comprehensive value chain covering rocket manufacturing, offshore launch/recovery, and space tourism services.

### Exhibition Overview - **Event Name:** SPEXA (Space Exploration Exhibition) 2026 - **Period:** May 27-29, 2026 (10:00 - 17:00) - **Venue:** Tokyo Big Sight, South Hall - **Theme:** HELLO SPACE ECONOMY - **Booth Number:** S10-17

### Background and Significance ISC is developing the 'ASCA' reusable single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) rocket to make space transport as common as daily logistics. The joint exhibition involves companies from manufacturing, IT, shipping, shipbuilding, aviation maintenance, insurance, and travel. This cross-industry alliance aims to establish a market for space business and realize space travel services early.

### Participating Companies (Selected) - **Aichi Sangyo Co., Ltd. (Manufacturing):** Metal 3D printing for rocket engine parts. - **Est Rouge Co., Ltd. (IT):** Rocket flight analysis and space travel experience design using entertainment IT expertise. - **Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (Shipping):** Autonomous offshore rocket recovery ships and monitoring systems. - **JAL Engineering Co., Ltd. (Aviation Maintenance):** 'Space MRO®' concept applying aircraft maintenance expertise to rockets. - **Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyo Bay Co., Ltd. (Shipbuilding):** Offshore launch and recovery vessels.

The collaboration highlights that commercializing space transport requires synergy across diverse sectors, proving that the space economy is no longer a distant dream but a rising industry.

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