Strategic move underscores GITAI’s commitment to the United States while leadership team positioned for increased success on the global stage
TORRANCE, California– Nov. 16, 2023 – GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), the world’s leading space robotics startup, today announced it has successfully completed its corporate inversion, transitioning its headquarters and parent company from GITAI Japan, Inc. to GITAI USA Inc. in Torrance, California. Additionally, Sho Nakanose, GITAI founder and CEO, along with Chief Technology Officer Toyotaka Kozuki, Ph.D., have both become lawful permanent residents of the United States.
The strategic move to shift GITAI’s headquarters to the U.S. is a milestone that significantly reinforces the company’s commitment to the United States, positioning GITAI USA Inc. at the forefront of global operations. Most of the company’s employees—and the entirety of its manufacturing operations—have already been relocated to Torrance, California, further solidifying GITAI’s presence on U.S. soil.
In tandem with the corporate inversion, the establishment of lawful permanent residency for Nakanose and Kozuki, adds a layer of stability and security to the executive team, freeing them from the uncertainties associated with temporary visas.
“Transitioning our headquarters is a pivotal step forward for GITAI, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to the United States,” said Sho Nakanose, Founder & CEO of GITAI USA Inc. “This tactical move, coupled with the establishment of lawful permanent residency for members of our leadership team, elevates our standing for even greater success in the global space industry.”
GITAI USA Inc. is currently engaged in recruiting top talent in the greater metropolitan Los Angeles area, showcasing its dedication to fostering local growth and innovation. The focus on acquiring local talent and the calculated move to the U.S. mark a significant chapter in GITAI’s expansion, reinforcing its dedication to contributing to the growth and innovation of the U.S. space industry.
GITAI is the world’s leading space robotics startup, aiming to provide safe and affordable labor in space and reduce operational costs by 100 times. GITAI is developing highly capable, safe, and reliable robots to help build and maintain satellites, space stations, lunar bases, and cities on Mars.
Company: GITAI USA Inc. CEO: Sho Nakanose URL: https://gitai.tech/ Contact Us: info@gitai.tech
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Torrance, CA, USA – September 29, 2023 – GITAI USA Inc. and GITAI Japan Inc. (GITAI), the world’s leading space robotics startup, successfully completed all NASA safety reviews required for the ISS external demonstration. Furthermore, GITAI handed over the GITAI robotic flight model to NASA in August 2023 and is now ready for launch. The GITAI robotic flight model is scheduled to journey to the ISS for its deployment in early 2024. Please note that the launch date and choice of launch vehicle remain subject to NASA’s coordination.
Details of the ISS External Demonstration: GITAI aims to provide on-orbit satellite servicing in both GEO and LEO and is actively developing a spacecraft capable of performing rendezvous, repair, inspection, and life extension services for customers’ satellites. In a significant achievement, GITAI demonstrated its capabilities inside the ISS in 2021 when its 1-meter-long autonomous robotic arm system (S1) successfully assembled solar panels. For the upcoming ISS external demonstration, GITAI’s 1.5-meter-long autonomous dual robotic arm system (S2) will carry out in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) tasks essential for on-orbit satellite servicing in the vacuum of space.
By demonstrating this technology in space, GITAI aims to achieve TRL Level 7, confirming the feasibility of this technology as a fully operational system in space.
About GITAI:
GITAI is the world’s leading space robotics startup, aiming to provide safe and affordable labor in space and reduce operational costs by 100 times. GITAI is developing highly capable, safe, and reliable robots to help build and maintain satellites, space stations, lunar bases, and cities on Mars.
https://gitai.tech/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC01417_2_small.jpg13332000gitaitechhttps://gitai.tech/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/gitai-logo.svggitaitech2023-09-29 23:44:182024-06-01 20:43:37GITAI Passes All NASA Safety Reviews for ISS External Demonstration, Ready for Launch
Torrance, CA, USA – August 29, 2023 – GITAI USA Inc. and GITAI Japan Inc. (GITAI), the world’s leading space robotics startup company, has raised an additional US$15 million for the Series B Extension round. Combined with the US$30 million funding announced in May of this year, the total amount of the Series B Extension round is now US$45 million.
The additional funds raised in this round will be primarily used to achieve the following objectives:
Business expansion in the U.S.
Partial coverage of the lunar surface demonstration
In this round, GITAI raised funds through a third-party allotment from the following companies and funds:
MSIVC 2021V Venture Capital Investment Limited Partnership (MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE Venture Capital Co., Ltd.)
Additionally, GITAI secured funds through a loan from the following company:
MUFG Bank, Ltd.
About GITAI
GITAI is the world’s leading space robotics startup, aiming to provide safe and affordable labor in space and reduce operational costs by 100 times. GITAI is developing highly capable, safe, and reliable robots to help build and maintain satellites, space stations, lunar bases, and cities on Mars.
https://gitai.tech/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GITAI_Lunar_rover_3_edit.jpeg13142048gitaitechhttps://gitai.tech/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/gitai-logo.svggitaitech2023-08-29 23:24:402024-06-01 20:43:37Space Robotics Startup GITAI Raises an Additional US$15 Million in Funding
GITAI Shifts Headquarters and Parent Company from Japan to the United States as Leadership Secures Lawful Permanent Residency
NEWSStrategic move underscores GITAI’s commitment to the United States while leadership team positioned for increased success on the global stage
TORRANCE, California – Nov. 16, 2023 – GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), the world’s leading space robotics startup, today announced it has successfully completed its corporate inversion, transitioning its headquarters and parent company from GITAI Japan, Inc. to GITAI USA Inc. in Torrance, California. Additionally, Sho Nakanose, GITAI founder and CEO, along with Chief Technology Officer Toyotaka Kozuki, Ph.D., have both become lawful permanent residents of the United States.
The strategic move to shift GITAI’s headquarters to the U.S. is a milestone that significantly reinforces the company’s commitment to the United States, positioning GITAI USA Inc. at the forefront of global operations. Most of the company’s employees—and the entirety of its manufacturing operations—have already been relocated to Torrance, California, further solidifying GITAI’s presence on U.S. soil.
In tandem with the corporate inversion, the establishment of lawful permanent residency for Nakanose and Kozuki, adds a layer of stability and security to the executive team, freeing them from the uncertainties associated with temporary visas.
“Transitioning our headquarters is a pivotal step forward for GITAI, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to the United States,” said Sho Nakanose, Founder & CEO of GITAI USA Inc. “This tactical move, coupled with the establishment of lawful permanent residency for members of our leadership team, elevates our standing for even greater success in the global space industry.”
GITAI USA Inc. is currently engaged in recruiting top talent in the greater metropolitan Los Angeles area, showcasing its dedication to fostering local growth and innovation. The focus on acquiring local talent and the calculated move to the U.S. mark a significant chapter in GITAI’s expansion, reinforcing its dedication to contributing to the growth and innovation of the U.S. space industry.
Today’s announcement comes nearly one year after GITAI USA first launched operations in the U.S.
About GITAI
GITAI is the world’s leading space robotics startup, aiming to provide safe and affordable labor in space and reduce operational costs by 100 times. GITAI is developing highly capable, safe, and reliable robots to help build and maintain satellites, space stations, lunar bases, and cities on Mars.
Company: GITAI USA Inc.
CEO: Sho Nakanose
URL: https://gitai.tech/
Contact Us: info@gitai.tech
GITAI Passes All NASA Safety Reviews for ISS External Demonstration, Ready for Launch
NEWSTorrance, CA, USA – September 29, 2023 – GITAI USA Inc. and GITAI Japan Inc. (GITAI), the world’s leading space robotics startup, successfully completed all NASA safety reviews required for the ISS external demonstration. Furthermore, GITAI handed over the GITAI robotic flight model to NASA in August 2023 and is now ready for launch. The GITAI robotic flight model is scheduled to journey to the ISS for its deployment in early 2024. Please note that the launch date and choice of launch vehicle remain subject to NASA’s coordination.
Details of the ISS External Demonstration:
GITAI aims to provide on-orbit satellite servicing in both GEO and LEO and is actively developing a spacecraft capable of performing rendezvous, repair, inspection, and life extension services for customers’ satellites. In a significant achievement, GITAI demonstrated its capabilities inside the ISS in 2021 when its 1-meter-long autonomous robotic arm system (S1) successfully assembled solar panels. For the upcoming ISS external demonstration, GITAI’s 1.5-meter-long autonomous dual robotic arm system (S2) will carry out in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) tasks essential for on-orbit satellite servicing in the vacuum of space.
GITAI has already successfully tested this same model autonomous robot within the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) 8-meter-class thermal vacuum chamber in February 2022. Following this ground system test, the autonomous robot achieved NASA’s Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6.
By demonstrating this technology in space, GITAI aims to achieve TRL Level 7, confirming the feasibility of this technology as a fully operational system in space.
About GITAI:
GITAI is the world’s leading space robotics startup, aiming to provide safe and affordable labor in space and reduce operational costs by 100 times. GITAI is developing highly capable, safe, and reliable robots to help build and maintain satellites, space stations, lunar bases, and cities on Mars.
Company: GITAI USA Inc. (Los Angeles), GITAI Japan, Inc. (Tokyo)
CEO: Sho Nakanose
URL: https://gitai.tech/
Contact Us: info@gitai.tech
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Space Robotics Startup GITAI Raises an Additional US$15 Million in Funding
NEWSTorrance, CA, USA – August 29, 2023 – GITAI USA Inc. and GITAI Japan Inc. (GITAI), the world’s leading space robotics startup company, has raised an additional US$15 million for the Series B Extension round. Combined with the US$30 million funding announced in May of this year, the total amount of the Series B Extension round is now US$45 million.
The additional funds raised in this round will be primarily used to achieve the following objectives:
In this round, GITAI raised funds through a third-party allotment from the following companies and funds:
Additionally, GITAI secured funds through a loan from the following company:
About GITAI
GITAI is the world’s leading space robotics startup, aiming to provide safe and affordable labor in space and reduce operational costs by 100 times. GITAI is developing highly capable, safe, and reliable robots to help build and maintain satellites, space stations, lunar bases, and cities on Mars.
Company: GITAI USA Inc. (Los Angeles), GITAI Japan, Inc. (Tokyo)
CEO: Sho Nakanose
URL: https://gitai.tech/
Contact Us: info@gitai.tech
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