The 2025 U.S.-Japan Space Forum in Texas will convene leaders from government, industry, and academia to advance bilateral cooperation in space. Building on the legacy of the International Space Station, this year’s conference centers on the future of Commercial LEO Destinations (CLDs)—a new frontier for orbital infrastructure shaped by U.S. and Japanese stakeholders.
Key themes include:
Lessons from the ISS and pathways to future commercial space stations
Technical challenges in realizing CLDs
Societal and economic impacts of commercial platforms in space
Opportunities for deepened U.S.-Japan collaboration
The 2025 U.S.-Japan Space Forum in Texas offers a unique opportunity to explore the pivotal role of the U.S.-Japan space alliance in the emerging era of commercial orbital infrastructure. As commercial players take a larger role in shaping the future of Low Earth Orbit (LEO), the forum will highlight the growing commitments to innovation and development by NASA and JAXA, alongside contributions from U.S. and Japanese academic and business sectors.
Engage with industry leaders from pioneering organizations, including Axiom Space, Starlab/Voyager, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and LEO Shachu. Speakers will share insights on collaborative innovations and the future of Commercial LEO Destinations (CLDs), highlighting how U.S. and Japanese cooperation will define the next chapter of space exploration.
Join us in shaping the next era of space cooperation between the United States and Japan.
This program is FREE with registration. Please fill out the form below to register by November 21.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Nichole Ayers
Astronaut, NASA
Courtesy of NASA
Takuya Onishi
Astronaut, JAXA
Courtesy of JAXA
PANELISTS
Dr. Michael Baine | Chief Engineer Growth, Axiom Space
Tim Kopra | Chief Human Exploration Officer, Voyager Technologies
Yudai Yamamoto | CEO & President, Japan LEO Shachu, Inc.
Kazuya Yufu | Director, MHI Launch Services, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
MODERATOR
Dr. David Alexander | Director, Rice Space Institute
The 2025 U.S.-Japan Space Forum in Texas is co-presented by:
Japan-America Society of Houston
Consulate-General of Japan in Houston
Support for the December program is provided by:
Greater Houston Partnership