Axiom Space launches Japanese subsidiary, names leadership (opens original article in a new tab)

Axiom Space launches a Japanese subsidiary in July to access the Asia-Pacific space market, led by former astronaut Koichi Wakata, focusing on research, hardware development, and partnerships.

• Axiom Space establishes a Japanese subsidiary to tap into the Asia-Pacific space market.
• Koichi Wakata, a former Japanese astronaut, leads the subsidiary as chief technology officer.
• The subsidiary will collaborate with Japanese government agencies and institutions on space research and technology development.