Kantaro Komiya
Stories by Kantaro Komiya
Japanese space debris firm Astroscale to team up with India’s Digantara, Bellatrix
India has opened the country's space sector beyond the state-owned ISRO.
Japan’s manufacturing giant Nidec targets Makino Milling in $1.6b unsolicited bid
Nidec last year acquired Takisawa Machine Tool after making a 16.6 billion yen unsolicited takeover offer.
Behind potential Honda-Nissan deal, the existential threat posed by Chinese EVs
Both Honda and Nissan have lost ground in China, the world's biggest auto market.
Japan, India startups look to tackle space debris using laser-equipped satellite
Tokyo's Orbital Lasers and India's InspeCity will study business opportunities.
Japan’s ispace aims for December launch of second moon landing mission
The Tokyo-based startup aims to follow the success of U.S.-based Intuitive Machines.
Astroscale shares rise 19% on $81m space debris removal contract
Its Japan unit would sign the five-year contract with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
Space debris removal startup Astroscale jumps 51% in Tokyo debut
The startup's technology helps to remove orbital debris seen as a collision risk and to extend the life of satellites.
US investor prods Japan Aviation and NEC to cancel buyback
The call came after reports said NEC had received multiple buyout offers from global PE funds.
Japan plans to list Tokyo Metro as stock market hits 34-year peak
A Tokyo Metro IPO could raise about $2b, the finance ministry had estimated in 2022.
Japan’s space startup boom is drawing investors, says PD AeroSpace CEO
The government has set up a $6.88b fund for the next 10 years.
