The Journal of Space Commerce

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Japanese Spaceport Operator Partners With US Rocket Company for Feasibility Study

Space Cotan Signs Deal to Explore Alpha Rocket Launches from Hokkaido Facility

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Tom Patton
Aug 26, 2025
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A Japanese spaceport operator has partnered with a US rocket company to study launching orbital missions from its facility, marking a potential expansion of commercial space operations in Asia. Space Cotan Co., Ltd., which operates Hokkaido Spaceport (HOSPO), has signed a memorandum of understanding with Firefly Aerospace to evaluate launching Firefly's…

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