Tokyo, Japan, July 29, 2026 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Tokyo-based space start-up delivering micro-satellite constellations from design to operations, today announced that CEO, Takayoshi Fukuyo, has received the Special Jury Award at the JX Awards 2026, presented by the Japan Association of New Economy (JANE).
The award was presented during JX Live! 2026, JANE’s annual flagship event, held on July 28 at TOKYO NODE in Tokyo.
About the JX Awards
The JX Awards recognize entrepreneurs whose vision, leadership, and commitment to innovation embody Japan Transformation (JX), JANE’s long-term initiative to accelerate Japan’s economic transformation through entrepreneurship and innovation.
At the 2026 awards, a judging panel of five leading experts selected one Grand Prize winner and two recipients of the Special Jury Award.
JX Awards 2026 Winners: https://jane.or.jp/proposal/pressrelease/28269.html
JX Live! 2026 website: https://nest.jane.or.jp/jxlive2026/
ArkEdge Space
ArkEdge Space provides end-to-end satellite solutions spanning mission planning, satellite design and development, manufacturing, launch, operations, and satellite data applications.
To date, the company has developed and operated a cumulative total of 18 satellites. Through its satellite data platform, ArkEdge Insights®, users can access and utilize satellite data through a web browser without requiring specialized expertise.
Working closely with government agencies, research institutions, and commercial partners in Japan and around the world, ArkEdge Space is advancing space infrastructure that supports communications, Earth observation, and positioning services, while also contributing to future lunar activities and deep space exploration.
Comment from Takayoshi Fukuyo, CEO
“I am deeply honored to receive the Special Jury Award at the JX Awards 2026. This recognition reflects the dedication of the entire ArkEdge Space team, as well as the invaluable support of our partners and stakeholders in Japan and around the world, to whom I extend my sincere gratitude.
Our vision is to make space accessible as practical infrastructure that supports people’s lives and industries. By delivering end-to-end capabilities—from mission planning and satellite development to operations and data utilization—we are committed to bringing practical space technologies closer to society and creating new value.
This award encourages us to continue working with our partners to expand the possibilities of space utilization and contribute to a more sustainable future.”
About ArkEdge Space
ArkEdge Space is a Japanese space technology company offering end-to-end 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 capabilities 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 innovation and its practical 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/