Nobu OKADA

Astroscale • Founder & CEO

Since its establishment in 2013, Nobu has expanded Astroscale into an international group spanning five countries and played a key role in leading the company to a successful IPO.

A globally recognized and influential figure in the space industry, Nobu holds several key positions, including member of the International Academy of Astronautics and the Space Generation Advisory Council Advisory Board. He served as the International Astronautical Federation’s (IAF) Vice President for Space Economy and Sponsorship until 2023 and co-chair of the World Economic Forum Council Global Future Council on Space Technologies until 2021, contributing to the development of the Space Sustainability Rating.

Nobu has received numerous awards, including the 2023 IAF’s Excellence in Industry (SME), 2022 Prime Minister’s Award, 2022 TIME100 Most Influential Companies, 2021 Satellite Technology of the Year, and 2020 SpaceNews Company Leader of the Year.

Prior to Astroscale, Nobu was an IT entrepreneur and strategy consultant, and had managed IT companies in Japan, China, India and Singapore.

Nobu earned his bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from the University of Tokyo in 1995 and an MBA from the Krannert School of Business, Purdue University in 2001.

Events

International Astronautical Congress 2024

14-18 October 2024

Milan, Italy

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IAF Spring Meetings 2024

26-28 March 2024

Paris, France

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International Astronautical Congress 2023

2-6 October 2023

Baku, Azerbaijan

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International Astronautical Congress 2022

18-22 September 2022

Paris, France

Participation:

International Astronautical Congress 2021

25-29 October 2021

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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International Astronautical Congress 2020

12-14 October 2020

Cyberspace edition

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International Astronautical Congress 2019

21-25 October 2019

Washington, United States

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