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Japanese startup Letara raises ¥2.6 billion to develop low-cost hybrid rocket engines

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Japanese propulsion startup Letara has closed a ¥2.6 billion ($16 million) pre-Series A funding round to advance development of its low-cost hybrid rocket engine technology. The financing gives Letara additional capital to mature an alternative propulsion approach for launch-vehicle applications.

Discovered 2026-08-21T05:51:10.281411-07:00 | 2026-08-21T05:51:10.281411-07:00

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  • The ¥2.6 billion round provides Letara with capital to advance hybrid rocket engine development, a key technology area for launch providers.
  • Letara’s focus on low-cost propulsion reflects continued private-sector investment in reducing the cost of space transportation.
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