NEWS May 21.2018 Interstellar Technologies, a space venture founded by Mr. Takafumi Horie and others, will also launch the in-house small-scale rocket "MOMO (Momo) 2" at 11 AM on the 28th.
If it succeeds, the space arrival of the rocket developed independently by the private sector will be the first in Japan.
Hokkaido Taiki Town with a launch pad cheer and cheer town, and many space fans gather from all over the country to see the historical moment.

Until now, the company has repeatedly carried out launch experiments in the town, beginning with the 2011 small rocket "Haruiban" in many times. It is now an indispensable place as a base for development, including the development of rocket engine experiment facilities in 14 years.

For town rocket development is also attractive. The first launch of the aircraft gathered attention throughout the country, and about 4,300 people visited the public viewing venue, which was a little away from the launch paddle, in two days. It is a big figure for the city with a population of about 5,600 people.