Interstellar Technologies: Commercial (Japan), launches, rockets and satellites

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0Orbital launches

7All launches (incl. suborbital)

0Satellites in orbit

0Satellites built

3Rockets / spacecraft

Interstellar Technologies is a commercial company based in Japan, founded in 2005. Our records show 7 launches and 3 rockets or spacecraft.

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Products

Rockets and spacecraft

Name	Type	Status	First flight	Launches	To low orbit
MOMO v0	Rocket	Retired	2017	5 (4 failed)
MOMO v1	Rocket	Active	2021	2
ZERO	Rocket	Retired		0	800 kg

Recent launches

Date	Mission	Vehicle	Site	Result
31 Jul 2021	Tenga	Momo	Interstellar Technologies Test Site, Taiki, Hokkaido	Success
3 Jul 2021	TF-7	Momo	Interstellar Technologies Test Site, Taiki, Hokkaido	Success
13 Jun 2020	TF-5	Momo	Interstellar Technologies Test Site, Taiki, Hokkaido	Failure
27 Jul 2019	TF-4	Momo	Interstellar Technologies Test Site, Taiki, Hokkaido	Failure
3 May 2019	TF-3	Momo	Interstellar Technologies Test Site, Taiki, Hokkaido	Success
29 Jun 2018	TF-2	Momo	Interstellar Technologies Test Site, Taiki, Hokkaido	Failure
30 Jul 2017	TF-1	Momo	Interstellar Technologies Test Site, Taiki, Hokkaido	Failure

In the news

Recent headlines

Rocket Report: Artemis II literally tore through the atmosphere; New Glenn delay Ars Technica · 6 Nov 2026
Interstellar raises major Series F funding to expand launch and satellite business SpaceDaily · 19 Jan 2026
Japanese launch company Interstellar Technologies raises $130 million SpaceNews · 16 Jan 2026
Interstellar and Toyota forge strategic partnership SpaceNews · 7 Jan 2025
Japanese Startup Interstellar Technologies Raises ¥3.1 Billion for Rocket & Satellite Development The Launch Pad · 6 Aug 2024
Interstellar raises $21 million for rocket and satellite development SpaceNews · 5 Aug 2024
JAXA selects Interstellar Technologies as priority launch provider SpaceNews · 28 Mar 2024
Interstellar Technologies Prepares for ZERO Static Fire, Target 2025 For Orbital Launch The Launch Pad · 15 Aug 2023
Japan’s Interstellar aims for orbital launch in 2025 SpaceNews · 9 Aug 2023
Interstellar Technologies’ privately-developed MOMO-5 rocket falls short of reaching space TechCrunch · 14 Jun 2020

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Provenance

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This entry merges 2 sources: Launch Library 2 · GCAT (J. McDowell)
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