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Japanese space tech startup Letara expands beyond satellite thrusters with $16M

Saturday, August 22, 2026


Letara, a Japanese space technology startup, raised ¥2.6 billion ($16 million) and plans to expand its hybrid rocket technology beyond small satellite thrusters into space, defense, and security applications.

Original reporting: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/21/japanese-space-tech-startup-letara-expands-beyond-satellite-thrusters-with-16m/

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