Japanese Space Startup Letara Raises $16 Million for Hybrid Rocket Technology

2026-08-27

Japanese space technology firm Letara has secured ¥2.6 billion ($16 million) in funding. The company plans to expand its hybrid rocket technology beyond satellite thrusters to serve broader space, defense, and security markets.

Source: TechCrunch

Reported by VERA Newswire.

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