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CEO and CTO:Shuji Ogawa
Career
- Bachelor of Engineering, Fukui University, Fukui, Japan
- Master of Aerospace Engineering, Tohoku University, Miyagi, Japan
- Over 30 years of experience as laboratory,experiment and development assistant for Mr. Ogawa Senior.
- Support development of Next Generation Support Fighter at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for four years
- Development engineer for automobile parts at Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd. for seven years
- Participated in JAXA’s closed environment experiment
- Space policy commitee, Cabinet office, Government of Japan
Member, space transportation system working group (two terms)

Directors and Auditors

External Director
ANA HOLDINGS INC.
General Manager of Business Development Department and General Manager of Business Development Department, Group Corporate Strategy Office
Digital Design Lab
Senior Director

External Director
H.I.S.Co.,Ltd.
Corporate Officer, Head of Corporate Planning Division

External Auditor
Representative, Yasuno Tomohiko Certified Public Accountants' Office
(Formerly of Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC)
Technical advisor

Technical advisor
Tohoku University Graduate School of Engineering
Former professor emeritus
Supersonic combustion technology
Engine design
Staff
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CPO (Operations)
Hitoshi Watanabe Experienced in project management at IT industry
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CFO (Finance)
Hiromichi Fujimaki Graduated from Waseda University School of Political Science
Engaged in global financial business at Toyota Financial Services and Nissan Motor, corporate revitalization and venture business development at an investment company -
Technical Adviser
Naotaka Shirabe Graduated from the Mechanical Engineering Division
(Latter Doctoral Course) of the University
Dr. of Engineering
Experienced the Developments of Fuel Injection System and the Studies of Internal Combustion Engine Measurements in the Automotive Parts Supplier and its subsidiary Laboratory
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Engine Development
Basi Harminder Graduated from University of Surrey, aerospace engineering BEng (Hons)
Experienced in software and hardware integration for Rolls-Royce Trent 500 FADEC(Full Authority Digital Engine Control) -
Engine Development
Henny Bottini Graduated from Polytechnic University of Catalonia, fluid mechanics DEng
Former researcher at Nagoya University, department of aerospace engineering and postdoctoral researcher in JAXA
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Engine Development
Tharun Raj Gujjala MSc Aerospace Engineering
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Netherlands
Specialization in Propulsion and Power
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Engine Development
Yoshihiro Ito Master of Informatics, Kyoto University, Japan
15 years of Engineering experience (Controlling system) in Mazda / Honda
2 years of Project management experience in MITAC
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Engine Development
Hiroshi Kuroda Seconded from Toyota Motor.
Graduated from Kyushu University mechanical engineering, MEng
P.E.(Mech.)
Vehicle aerodynamics and wind noise performance development experience for more than 10 years.
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UAS Development
Anssi Kaakkomäki Graduated from Finnish University
mechanical engineering, MEng
16 years of experience in piloting UAS, piloted target plane at Finnish Defence Forces -
UAS Development
Daichi Kumagai Seconded from ANA
Over 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience for B787 and other passenger jets
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UAS Development
Kazumasa Kamisori Graduated from Tohoku University, aerospace engineering, MEng
Experienced in JSDF helicopter manufacturing and maintenance at Kawasaki Heavy Industries
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UAS Development
Nicola Zedde MSc Aerospace Engineering, University of Bologna
Structural Analysis Engineer
FEM specialist
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UAS Development
Masahiro Taki Graduated from Chubu University Faculty of Engineering
Engaged in heat / stiffness testing and quality control of automobiles
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UAS Development
Tarek Dief BSc and MSc degrees from Aerospace department, Cairo University.
PhD and post doctor from Kyushu University.
8 years experience in drones and airborne wind energy applications. -
UAS Development
Carl Trautman BSc Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta
Engaged in B787/B747 component production engineering and automotive repair for 5 years. -
UAS Development
Satoshi Otsuka Airline Commercial Pilot (Japan, U.S.A.)
Multiple-fire limited, instrument flight certification and an air radio operator. A320 type rating also obtained. -
UAS Development
Ouvrard Arthur Master's degree in Aerospace engineering from ESTACA in Paris,Materials engineering Politécnica Madrid
Experienced in Satellite and aeronautical structural design and testing.
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UAS Development
田中 ゆき乃 Graduated from Kanazawa Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics.
Engaged in structure analysis at MITAC.
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UAS Development
Tetsuhiro Hayakawa Graduated from Nagoya University, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
After working for a travel agency, engaged as a structure analysis engineer of vehicle and airplane.
For last 4 years, worked as a customer support engineer of software for simulating fluid dynamics.
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Corporate Planning
Ryo Ojima Web developer
Project management
Business development
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Corporate Planning
Eisuke Sugiura Seconded from Hekinan City Office. Engaged in general affairs, taxation, industrial promotion of companies.
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Spaceplane Operations
Kenji Kunimatsu Seconded from HIS
General travel business manager
Engaged in travel sales, product planning, event management, etc.
Representative of HIS Space Business Study Group -
Spaceplane Operations
Komatsu Graduated from Miyagi University
Engaged in industry and tourism promotion as a prefecture official
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Spaceplane Operations
Arisa Kuroda Ochanomizu University Faculty of Science Graduated
Widely active as a talent, including TV (reporter, MC, etc.), radio, internet, stage.
Antares Inc. Representative Director -
Office Manager
Mayo Irie Over 15 years experience as SCM & CRM in manufacturing industry in Japan, Germany and Singapore.
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Office Manager
Yuu Fujii Graduated from Finnish University
bioengineering MSc -
Administration
Junichi Oi Graduated from Nagoya University, metallurgy MEng
Experienced in steelmaking technology and production at Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd.
Former executive officer at Japanese-American metal casting company -
Administration
Ayu Hwang After graduating from university, Engaged in domestic travel business at Travel agency.
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Engineering Support
Masayoshi Kishimoto After working as an automobile mechanic, he worked for a major automobile manufacturer for about 10 years in prototype and experimental evaluation development of car bodies and core parts. Most recently, he worked in production technology at a car body manufacturer.
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Engineering Support
Hiromitsu Hirakawa After graduating from university, he was engaged in product development and design for automobiles.
Involved in the development of commercial products in addition to those for car manufacturers.