Letara Ltd.
Space demonstration of hybrid chemical propulsion using plastic as fuel
As of April, 2025
City | Year of Establishment | Founder |
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Hokkaido Sapporo city | 2020 | Shota HIRAI Landon KAMPS Harunori NAGATA |
Partner VC | Latest round of Fundraising | Valuation |
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Incubate Fund Co., Ltd. | Seed | Non-Disclosure |
- Contact Information: 81-11-600-6840
- info@letara.space
- Website: Letara Ltd.
Program name
Deep-Tech Startups Support Program
Business Plan
By utilizing hybrid rocket technology that employs a solid fuel and a liquid oxidizer, and using plastic as the fuel, we aim to develop a propulsion system that offers thrust comparable to that of liquid propulsion systems, while eliminating the risk of explosion. This results in a safe and high-thrust solution. By addressing the issues of explosiveness, danger, and high cost inherent in existing engines, our mission is to develop cutting-edge engines for fast and safe space travel.
Research Outline
In the initial market, the goal of this project is to conduct a subscale space demonstration, with the aim of eventually providing a propulsion system for maneuvering in space that enables safe orbital transfers. This system will initially target small spacecraft with a mass of 200 kg or less, and later expand to support larger spacecraft exceeding 200 kg.
Phase | Business Area/Field | Research Period | Research Grant Amount |
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PCA | Aerospace | 2025-2026FY | JPY 998 million |
International collaborative technology demonstration
Countries/Regions | Collaborative activity outline |
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Europe | - |
Last Updated : August 13, 2025