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Over 70 licensed launch facilities now operate globally — 20 commissioned since 2020.
| Attribute | |
|---|---|
| Operator | SPACE COTAN Inc. |
| Ownership | Private |
| Region | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Launch pads | — |
| Annual launches | 2-4 |
| Max payload (LEO) | — |
| First operational launch | 2021 |
| Regulatory regime | Cabinet Office Space Activities Act (2018, amended 2023); MEXT licensing |
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