SAPPORO, Japan -- The Hokkaido Spaceport in the town of Taiki, located on Japan's northern main island, has rocketed to global prominence after it hosted the first launch of a foreign vessel earlier this summer.
Operator has received inquiries from 13 or 14 rocket companies about tie-ups

Rocket company Interstellar Technologies plans to launch its "Zero" rocket from Hokkaido Spaceport. (Interstellar Technologies)
SAPPORO, Japan -- The Hokkaido Spaceport in the town of Taiki, located on Japan's northern main island, has rocketed to global prominence after it hosted the first launch of a foreign vessel earlier this summer.