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Pale Blue competitors & alternatives
The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to Pale Blue among space companies — ranked by similarity to what Pale Blue actually does, not by market-cap band.
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About Pale Blue
Headquartered in Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan, Pale Blue specializes in space mobility technologies, developing water ion thrusters and Hall thrusters for satellites.
Pale Blue at a glance
Pale Blue is a space company headquartered in Japan. Its most recent funding round, Series C, closed in August 2025. Xcout tracks 11 named people at Pale Blue, including Jun Asakawa (Representative Director).
Pale Blue leadership
- Jun AsakawaRepresentative Director
- Jun AsakawaCo-Founder and CEO
- Takaya ShimizuExecutive Officer
- Kazumasa WatanabeOutside Director
- Kazuya YaginumaDirector
- Shinji TanakaOutside Director
5 more named people on record for Pale Blue, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →
Pale Blue funding rounds
Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series C | Undisclosed | 7 named | |
| — | Undisclosed | 7 named |
Who invested in each round, lead investors, valuations and the co-investor graph — open the full funding history →
Top 12 Pale Blue competitors
Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to Pale Blue by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.
Space Technology
PAVE Space is a Swiss startup that develops a new line of propulsion systems and in-space capabilities to bring innovative technology to orbit.
Similar space company
Axelspace Corporation is a Japanese commercial space company founded in 2008 and located in Tokyo. The company specializes in the development, manufacturing, and operation of microsatellites, providing complete space solutions and establishing itself as a pioneer in the small satellite industry.
Space Tech
ElevationSpace Inc. is a Japanese space-tech startup and spin-off of Tohoku University headquartered in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, focused on building an in-orbit transportation network to connect cargo, crew, and orbital operations.
Space Technology
Innovative Space Carrier Inc. (ISC) is a space startup founded in 2022 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with the mission of making space more accessible.
Space Technology
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Orbital Lasers is a privately held company founded in 2024 that specializes in space-based laser technologies.
Similar space company
Space BD Inc. is a “Space Trading Company®” that develops businesses within the space industry. The company aims to help clients learn about Japan's space industries, discover new perspectives, and create business opportunities.
Space Technology
Headquartered in Houghton, Michigan, Orbion Space Technology, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in advanced propulsion systems for satellites.
Space Technology
Manastu Space develops advanced green propulsion systems and provides defense and space manufacturing solutions for satellites. The company is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Space Technology
Obruta Space Solutions is a privately held Canadian space technology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, focused on developing technologies for spacecraft servicing.
Similar space company
Meisei Electric Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive manufacturer of environmental observation equipment that develops sensing and communication technologies. The company participates in various fields of Japan's space development, ranging from pencil rockets to asteroid explorers, and provides meteorological and communication-related devices.
Space Technology
Dcubed is a space engineering company headquartered in Munich, Germany, with additional presence in the United States. It provides off-the-shelf and customizable hardware, including actuators and solar arrays, serving the global space industry.
Space technology
Infinite Orbits builds satellite life-extension and on-orbit services to maximize the utility of assets already in orbit. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Toulouse, France, where it also operates an AIT facility.
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