OPEN UNIVERSE PROJECT
Toward a world where “Shall we go to space this weekend?” becomes reality.
The OPEN UNIVERSE PROJECT is a co-creation platform
dedicated to achieving the “democratization of space.”
By bringing together high-altitude balloon technology of Iwaya
— which makes it possible for anyone to freely take a Near Space Flight —
and ideas from around the world, we are transforming space into a place open to all.
The day when we can casually ask,
“Going to space this weekend?”
is fast approaching.
NEAR SPACE FLIGHT
NEAR SPACE FLIGHT
Experience space in a way that is far safer and more affordable than using a rocket.
The answer is: A balloon.
Iwaya Inc.’s gas balloon technology,
which is set to achieve the world’s first commercial Near Space tourism,
will bring a new impact to space development.
Business Co-Creation
Space tourism , which allows anyone to experience Near Space ※safely,
promotes co-creation in diverse areas such as tourism,
branding, and technology development.
※ Near Space refers to the atmospheric layer between approximately 18km and 100km in altitude, bordering outer space.
Participation
Scheme
Within the OPEN UNIVERSE PROJECT, co-creation partners who join through sponsorship agreements are granted rights to jointly promote business development and technological innovation. In principle, we adopt a one company per industry policy for co-creation partners. Companies considering participation are invited to contact us via the CONTACT page.
- Organized by
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Iwaya Giken Co., Ltd.
- Co-Creation Partners
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JTB Corp.
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Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.
- Supported by
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Dentsu Inc.
NEWS
MEDIA
Newspapers
- Asahi Shimbun
- Kyodo News Agency
- Sankei Shimbun
- Jiji Press
- Nihon Keizai Shimbun
- Mainichi Shimbun
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Television
- ABEMA: “Atsushi Tamura’s Guide to the Space Business Frontier ’25″
- NHK: “Ohayō Nippon” (Good Morning Japan), “Frontier”, “Gogo LIVE News-Soon”
- CNN: “CNN Business”
- TBS: “Crazy Journey”, “THE TIME,” ,”N Suta” (N-Studio)
- TV Asahi: “Akira Ikegami’s News: Is That So!!”, “Nani Kore Chin Hyakkei” (What is this? 100 Strange Sights)
- TV Tokyo: “Cambria Palace”, “World Business Satellite” (WBS), “Gaia no Yoake” (Dawn of Gaia)
- Nippon TV: “Nittele News”, NNN” (Nippon News Network)
- Fuji TV: “Mezamashi TV”, “FNN Live News Alpha”
Publications and Books
- Toyo Keizai Inc.: “Weekly Toyo Keizai: 100 Amazing Ventures 2023 Edition”
- Chikyu no Arukikata (Globe-Trotter Travel Guide): “Space Brothers: We are Space Travelers!”
- Nikkei BP: “Nikkei Trendy,” “Nikkei Leaders,” and others
- Forbes Japan
- Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd.: “Illustrated Encyclopedia of Space Development Projects”
- Mitsumura Tosho Publishing Co., Ltd.: “Japanese Language for Elementary School, Grade 4, Volume 2 (2024 Edition)”
CONTACT
To inquire about the project,
please use the form on the “CONTACT” page.