Tokyo, Japan, Feb 4, 2025 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Japanese space startup based in Tokyo that provides comprehensive solutions from planning and design to mass production and operation of micro-satellite constellations, has signed a business partnership agreement with SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (“SKY Perfect JSAT”) to accelerate the commercialization of micro-satellite constellations.
Business partnership concept
Key Areas of Collaboration
Under this collaboration, ArkEdge Space and SKY Perfect JSAT will work together in the following key areas:
- Collaboration on Micro-Satellite Operations and Control:
With ArkEdge Space’s upcoming micro-satellite constellation launches, the company will utilize SKY Perfect JSAT’s proven expertise in satellite operations to create a more efficient and reliable mission control system.
- Joint Ground Station Utilization:
To expand satellite services globally and enhance user value, both companies will collaborate on the mutual use of ground stations. - Business Expansion through Micro-Satellite Missions:
By combining our expertise and synergies, we will work toward developing new business opportunities and expanding market reach across various micro-satellite missions. This initiative will broaden access to public and private markets worldwide, accelerating innovative solutions for global challenges and advancing the growth of both companies’ space operations.
About SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation
SKY Perfect JSAT, Asia’s largest geostationary satellite operator, has delivered reliable communications and broadcasting solutions for over 35 years. Our Space Business provides satellite coverage from North America to the Indian Ocean, supporting both commercial and governmental connectivity needs. We are expanding the Space Intelligence Business by leveraging satellite data and developing the non-terrestrial network “Universal NTN,” enhancing connectivity, disaster preparedness, contributing to national security, and advancing toward a super-smart society. In the Media Business, we operate Japan’s “SKY PerfecTV!” Multi-channel Pay-TV platform and extend services through the Fiber-optic Alliance Business and tailored Media Solutions. We’re also exploring Connected TV and Web3-related operations to drive growth in the evolving media landscape.
Headquarters: AKASAKA INTERCITY AIR, 8-1, Akasaka 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director, President & CEO: Eiichi Yonekura
Founded: November 1994
SKY Perfect JSAT Group Website: https://www.skyperfectjsat.space/en
Space Business Website: https://www.skyperfectjsat.space/jsat/en/
About ArkEdge Space
ArkEdge Space is a space startup that provides comprehensive solutions for micro-satellite constellations, from planning and design to mass production and operations. Guided by its mission of “empowering people with satellites for a prosperous future,” the company is advancing projects in Earth observation, maritime satellite communications (VDES), optical communications, and low-Earth orbit satellite positioning, as well as lunar activities and deep space exploration. Through our mission, ArkEdge Space continues to drive the advancement of space technology and its application.
Head Office Location
3F, Dome Ariake Headquarter, 1-3-33 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan
CEO: Takayoshi Fukuyo
Founded: in July 2018
Website: https://arkedgespace.com/