Mission
Pioneer the expansion of human possibility
Pale Blue expands what is possible by leveraging science and technology. We drive a self-sustaining cycle of progress, converting research and development into practical commercial solutions and reinvesting the returns to ensure sustainable advancement for humanity.
Vision
Create mobility that is core to the space industry
The space industry is undergoing a paradigm shift,rapidly extending its operational beyond traditional domains. Pale Blue is the enabler of this expansion by delivering essential in-space mobility, beginning with our propulsion technology. We are committed to be the world's leading provider of propulsion systems and a key driver of the global space economy's growth.
About Us
Pale Blue develops and manufactures propulsion systems for small satellites,serving satellite integrators and operators worldwide. Since its founding in 2020, Pale Blue has successfully achieved in-orbit operations of water-based propulsion systems a number of times, providing highly reliable solutions. While further expanding its product offering through R&D and in-orbit demonstrations, Pale Blue is also strengthening production capabilities to meet the growing demand for propulsion systems. Pale Blue is committed to creating mobility that is core to the space industry, driving the next generation of space development.
Company Overview
| Name | Pale Blue Inc. |
|---|---|
| Established | April 2020 |
| Representative | Jun Asakawa (Representative Director) |
| Capital | JPY 100 million |
| Address | MITSUI LINK-Lab KASHIWANOHA 1 Room 101, 6-6-2 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-0882, Japan |
| Business overviews | Development, manufacturing, and sales of propulsion systems for small satellites |
Awards

J-Startup(2025)

Space Development and Utilization Awards - President of JAXA Award(2024)

Via Satellite - Smallsat Startups to Watch(2023)

World Space Business Week - Finspace Award(2023)

Award for Academic Startups - Chairman of the Japan Academic Society for Ventures and Entrepreneurs Award(2023)

Japan Venture Awards - Chairman of the SME SUPPORT JAPAN Award(2022)
Board Members
| Representative Director | Jun Asakawa |
|---|---|
| Director | Kazuya Yaginuma |
| Director | Yuichi Nakagawa |
| Outside Director | Yusuke Murata |
| Outside Director | Shinji Tanaka |
| Outside Director | Kazumasa Watanabe |
| Audit & Supervisory Board Member (Full-time) |
Toru Akiyama |
| Audit & Supervisory Board Member | Tomonari Yamasaki |
| Audit & Supervisory Board Member | Sayaka Fukuda |
| Executive Officer | Takaya Shimizu |
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