Investment in the Space Sector and HVAC Technology Development
First written in FY2025. 2 of 3 entries say "Advanced", first in 2026-05-13. Latest entry: FY2026.
14 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Using this fund, the Group is working on technology development related to life-support equipment and environmental control and life support systems (ECLSS), which are essential for human space activities.」
Regarding investment in the space sector and HVAC technology development, the Group has progressed beyond investing in startups to the development stage for ECLSS-related technologies under Phase 2 of JAXA’s Space Strategy Fund program. - 2026-05-13AdvancedEarnings presentation
「Participation in JAXA’s “Space Strategy Fund Project (Phase II),” a technology development theme concerning “fundamental technologies for ensuring safety in crewed space transportation systems.”」
In the space sector, the company has progressed from disclosing investment and a research and development agreement with JAXA to participating in a technology development project for crewed space transportation, with responsibility for ECLSS. - FY2025First statedAnnual report
「To develop business in the space sector, the Group invested in a fund operated by Frontier Innovations㈱, a deep-tech startup active in both space and non-space fields, and in ㈱岩谷技研, a startup that designs, develops and manufactures high-altitude gas balloons and pressurized cabins and aims to commercially operate balloon-based space sightseeing flights. The Group is also promoting innovation in the space sector, including the conclusion of a research and development agreement with JAXA for prefilters for the HVAC system of a crewed, pressurized lunar exploration rover.」
The Group newly disclosed investments in space-sector startups, investments in balloon and pressurized-cabin technologies, and a research and development agreement with JAXA for prefilters for HVAC systems used in lunar exploration vehicles.