Japanese space startup Letara has raised ¥2.6 billion ($16 million) to expand its hybrid rocket technology beyond small satellite thrusters into broader space, defense, and security applications.
Background
Letara is a Japanese deep-tech startup focused on hybrid rocket propulsion systems for small satellites. Hybrid rockets combine liquid and solid propellants, offering a potentially safer and more controllable alternative for orbital maneuvering.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Aug 22, 2026 at 09:03 AM
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- 6.0 / 10