Zenno Astronautics And ANA Trading Partner To Rollout Zenno’s Superconducting Space Technologies In Japan

AUCKLAND, NZ, January 24, 2025 – New Zealand-headquartered Zenno Astronautics (Zenno), the space superconductor company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ANA Trading to deploy Zenno’s superconducting technologies for space applications in the Japanese market.

ANA Trading is a member of ANA Group, Japan’s leading airline group. With the slogan “Next Stop, Space”, ANA Group has identified the expansion of its business field into space as one of its strategic priorities. Under the terms of the agreement, ANA Trading, with deep knowledge of aerospace industries, will create business opportunities in Japan for Zenno that contribute to the Japanese space industry. The initial focus is to deploy Zenno's Z01 superconducting magnetic torquers for high-precision satellite positioning in the Japanese market. Z01 scales to address demanding positioning requirements for satellites - from 50kg and up to space station sized - and the ongoing need for satellites to reposition in orbit to maximise commercial value.

In the future, the partnership will collaborate to bring an exciting roadmap of other technologies to the market, opening up new possibilities and increasing the competitiveness of the Japanese space industry.

Zenno co-founder and CEO Max Arshavsky says, “We are excited to be part of the Japanese space ecosystem with our partnership with ANA Trading. This collaboration will accelerate our growth in the Japanese market and supports Zenno’s vision to build for life in space.

“Our mission is to create enabling and highly scalable technologies that will allow humanity to prosper in space without dependence on Earth's resources, such as the need for fuel, radiation shielding, and frequent resupply of spacecraft in orbit.”

Zenno’s superconducting magnetic torquer on show at ISIEX 2025

ANA Trading will exhibit Zenno’s Z01 superconducting magnetic torquer at the ISIEX 2025 International Space Industry Exhibition on January 29 (Wed.) - 31 (Fri.), 2025, 10:00 - 17:00 at Tokyo Big Sight, South Hall.

About Zenno Astronautics 
Zenno is a 7-year-old New Zealand-based company pioneering superconducting technology for a range of applications in space. Zenno’s Z01 product enables highly precise, fuel-free positioning and precision interactions between satellites. Future applications of Zenno’s technology include radiation shielding and novel forms of propulsion.

About ANA Trading
ANA Trading was established in 1970 for the purpose of procuring goods necessary for ANA's aircraft operations and airport store operations. Since then, the company has continued to developed a variety of businesses through its activities over the past 50 years. As a unique "airline-affiliated trading company," ANA Trading has continued to pursue its own unique path. 

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