Pale Blue develops and manufactures propulsion systems (engines) for small satellites, providing highly reliable solutions to satellite integrators andoperators worldwide. Since its founding in 2020, Pale Blue has successfully achieved in-orbit operations for a number of propulsion systems, building a proven track record of performance in space. Under rigorous quality control and efficient production processes, Pale Blue has established a mass production system at its cutting-edge in-house facility to meet the growing global demand. Pale Blue is committed to creating mobility that is core to the space industry, leading the next generation of space development, ranging from Low Earth Orbit to deep space. 

Pale Blueは、小型衛星向け推進機（エンジン）を開発・製造し、世界中の衛星事業者に信頼性の高いソリューションを提供しています。

2020年の創業以降、複数の推進機の宇宙作動に成功し、軌道上での確かな運用実績を積み上げてきました。厳格な品質管理と効率的な生産プロセスのもと、最先端の自社生産拠点での量産体制を確立し、拡大する推進機の需要に応えています。Pale Blueは宇宙産業のコアとなるモビリティを創成し、地球低軌道から深宇宙までを見据えた次世代の宇宙開発を牽引していきます。

Jun Asakawa | Co-Founder & CEO of Pale Blue Inc.

Dr. Jun Asakawa founded Pale Blue in 2020 to develop next-generation space mobility after working as an assistant professor at the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Frontier Sciences. He has led the development of propulsion systems for Procyon Probe (world’s first deep space microsatellite), AQT-D Satellite (water propulsion system), EQUULEUS Satellite (water propulsion system) and other small satellite/spacecraft. With his expertise in propulsion systems, Dr. Asakawa has won MIT Tech Review “Innovators Under 35 Japan 2020,” IEPC “Best Paper Award,” and has been selected as Bloomberg New Economy Catalysts 2022.