Toyota is ‘exploring rockets’ and has made its first investment into Interstellar Technologies

Toyota invests $44.3M in Interstellar Technologies to explore space mobility and communication for Woven City.

: Toyota announced its interest in rocketry, partnering with Interstellar Technologies. Chairman Akio Toyoda highlighted the collaboration during CES 2025 as part of 'invention by multiplication.' This venture aims to improve Woven City’s telecommunications. Toyota invested 7 billion yen to advance space-inspired mobility solutions.

Toyota has signaled its interest in space exploration by investing around $44.3 million in Interstellar Technologies, a Japanese spaceflight company. This announcement was made by Chairman Akio Toyoda at CES 2025, reflecting Toyota’s broader ambition to transcend traditional automotive boundaries and explore the realm of space mobility.

Toyoda’s presentation highlighted the company’s strategic approach, dubbed 'invention by multiplication,' emphasizing the expansive possibilities of combining different technologies. He noted that future mobility should not be constrained to Earth, hinting at broader aspirations possibly rivaling companies like Tesla and SpaceX.

The collaboration with Interstellar Technologies is also aimed at developing a robust telecommunication network for Woven City, a prototype city near Mount Fuji. This space-inspired initiative seeks to ensure seamless communication for autonomous vehicles in challenging terrains, underscoring Toyota’s innovative potential in the mobility sector.

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