About
Hokkaido Spaceport:
A commercial gateway to space in Asia
Hokkaido Spaceport (HOSPO), in Taiki Town, Hokkaido, is a commercial spaceport that serves businesses and universities in Japan and abroad, as well as government agencies and other organizations. HOSPO supports both vertical and horizontal launches, providing a versatile platform. As essential infrastructure supporting the global space industry, HOSPO provides an ideal environment for research and development, as well as for business endeavors, to the many stakeholders involved in the space industry.
Advantages
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Launch eastward, launch southward!
HOSPO can launch satellites eastward into low Earth orbits (LEOs), and southward into polar orbits.
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Serving businesses, government agencies,
and university research institutesHOSPO provides rocket launch sites, a runway, and other aerospace testing and business environments to businesses and universities in Japan and abroad, as well as to governments and other launch service providers.
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Comfortable stays
Located about 2.5 hours from Tokyo, HOSPO offers excellent accessibility. Nearby, various facilities, including accommodations, restaurants, and hot springs, ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Services
HOSPO offers an array of services to support the experiments and launches of vertical-launch rockets and spaceplanes.
Facilities You Need
HOSPO provides rocket launch sites, a runway, and other facilities that accommodate sounding rockets and orbital launch vehicles. We also support various tests, including rocket engine firing tests.
Supplies
HOSPO supports the procurement and supply of essential items needed for rocket launches and experiments, including propellants, gases, electricity, and water.
Reliable Launch Support
HOSPO offers various services, including consulting on permits and licenses required under Japanese regulations, publicity related to launches, and comprehensive security measures to ensure safe launches.
Launch Complex
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Achievements
Parts of HOSPO have been in operation since 1995, supporting aerospace experiments by government agencies, businesses, and universities and thus contributing to the development of Japan’s aerospace industry.
We support experiments for various mobility systems, including rockets, small aircraft, balloons, drones, and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
The spaceport has successfully launched private-sector sounding rockets that have reached space. It’s established a track record as Japan’s third rocket launch complex.
Our Clients
Our Clients
HOSPO draws space industry professionals from around the world. As infrastructure supporting the advancement of the space industry, HOSPO offers comprehensive support for everything from research and development to commercial applications.
Private launch service providers
Satellite development and manufacturing businesses
Universities and research institutes
Government agencies