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

Japanese space startup Letara is betting its hybrid rocket technology can move beyond small satellite thrusters into a broader market for space, defense and security, after raising ¥2.6 billion ($16 million).

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Japanese space startup Letara has raised ¥2.6 billion (about $16 million) to broaden the use of its hybrid rocket technology beyond small‑satellite thrusters. The funding aims to target a wider market that includes space, defense and security applications.

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