ArkEdge Space Selected by JAXA for LANS Receiver Concept Study
Conceptual image of a rover-mounted LANS receiver acquiring navigation signals from lunar navigation satellites Tokyo, Japan, October 16, 2026 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Japanese space startup that provides comprehensive solutions for micro-satellite constellations, from planning and design to mass production and operations, today announced that it has been selected as the contractor […]
ArkEdge Space Selected by JAXA to Develop LunaNet LANS Demonstration Receiver
(Conceptual image of the LANS demonstration receiver in operation on the lunar surface） Tokyo, Japan, October 16, 2026 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Japanese space startup that provides comprehensive solutions for micro-satellite constellations, from planning and design to mass production and operations, today announced it will proceed with development of LunaNet LANS Demonstration […]
ArkEdge Space and Yakushima Tourism Association Launch App to Support Mountain Trail Maintenance on World Heritage-Listed Yakushima
Tokyo, Japan, October 1, 2026 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Tokyo-based space start-up delivering micro-satellite constellations from design to operations, and the Yakushima Tourism Association (“Yakushima Tourism Association”) have launched a jointly developed app to support mountain trail and facility maintenance on Yakushima, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. The app has been […]
ArkEdge Space Named to NextGen Tech 30 2026
Tokyo, Japan, October 1, 2026 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Tokyo-based space start-up delivering micro-satellite constellations from design to operations, today announced that it has been named a NextGen Tech 30 2026 Honouree. NextGen Tech 30, an annual program by Granite Asia, recognizes promising growth-stage companies driving the future of Asia’s economy. The […]
ArkEdge Space to demonstrate dual-band LEO-PNT with two 6U satellites
(Note: The 6U satellites in the image are for illustrative purposes only.) Tokyo, Japan, September 18, 2026 — ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”) today announced that it has begun development of two 6U-class satellites for an in-orbit demonstration of its Low Earth Orbit Positioning, Navigation and Timing (LEO-PNT) system. Using dual-band L6- and C1-band positioning […]
ArkEdge Space Successfully Demonstrates In-House Onboard Computer in Orbit
Tokyo, Japan, September 7, 2026 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Tokyo-based space start-up delivering micro-satellite constellations from design to operations, today announced the successful in-orbit demonstration of its proprietary onboard computer (OBC) aboard the AE2a small satellite, launched on June 24, 2025. The demonstration achieved all predefined success criteria. Since its June 2025 […]
6U-Class Earth Observation Satellite ONGLAISAT, Co-Developed by ArkEdge Space, Wins Small Satellite Mission of the Year Award –First mission involving a Japanese company and university to receive the award–
Tokyo, Japan, August 31, 2026 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Tokyo-based space start-up delivering micro-satellite constellations from design to operations, today announced that ONGLAISAT, a 6U-class Earth observation satellite co-developed by ArkEdge Space, the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA), and the Intelligent Space Systems Laboratory (ISSL) of the University of Tokyo, has won the […]
ArkEdge Space CEO Takayoshi Fukuyo Receives Special Jury Award at JX Awards 2026
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! […]
ArkEdge Space Establishes Shinkiba Lab to Manufacture Lunar Navigation Demonstration Satellites
New facility marks the start of manufacturing for a 100 kg-class demonstration satellite under JAXA’s Space Strategy Fund Tokyo, Japan, July 8, 2026 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Tokyo-based space start-up delivering micro-satellite constellations from design to operations, today announced the establishment of its new Shinkiba Lab in Shinkiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo. The facility […]
ArkEdge Space Selects D-Orbit for Launch and Orbital Transportation Services of Multiple Demonstration Satellites
Tokyo, Japan, July 8, 2026 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Tokyo-based space start-up delivering micro-satellite constellations from design to operations, today announced that it has signed a launch and orbital transportation agreement with D-Orbit, a leading provider of space logistics and transportation services, for multiple demonstration satellites scheduled for launch from 2027 onward. […]