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. […]
ArkEdge Space delivers study for JAXA on a GNSS-independent Low Earth Orbit Positioning, Navigation & Timing system
LEO-PNT satellite constellation (conceptual image) Tokyo, Japan, May 19, 2026 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Tokyo-based space start-up delivering end-to-end micro-satellite constellation solutions from design to operations, announced that it has completed a study commissioned by JAXA on “Elemental Technologies and Systems for a Dedicated, GNSS-Independent LEO-PNT Satellite System.” Positioning, Navigation and Timing […]
ArkEdge Space Successfully Deploys VDES Antenna on AE1 Micro-satellite
AE1a’s deployed VDES antenna captured in orbit. (Image partially processed.) Tokyo, Japan, May 14, 2026 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Tokyo-based space start-up delivering micro-satellite constellations from design to operations, announced that its operational micro-satellite AE1a has successfully deployed its VDES antenna in orbit. This antenna is a core component of the VHF […]
ArkEdge Space confirms viability of Lunar Navigation Satellite System in JAXA Study
Tokyo, Japan, April 30, 2026 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), the Tokyo-based space scale-up delivering micro-satellite constellations from design to operations, today announces the completion of the second phase of its feasibility study into the Lunar Navigation Satellite System (LNSS) conducted by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (“JAXA”). The validation of this study marks a […]
ArkEdge Space Signs Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement with Ryukoku University Advancing education, talent development, and industry–academia collaboration through satellite technologies
Tokyo, Japan, April 8, 2026 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Tokyo-based space start-up delivering micro-satellite constellations from design to operations, today announced the signing of a comprehensive collaboration agreement with Ryukoku University in Kyoto, Japan (President: Toru Ando). The agreement focuses on advancing education and research, talent development, and industry–academia collaboration centered on […]
ArkEdge Space Selected for JAXA President’s Award
Tokyo, Japan, April 2, 2026 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Tokyo-based space start-up delivering micro-satellite constellations from design to operations, has received the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) President’s Award at the 7th Space Development and Utilization Awards Ceremony, hosted by Japan’s Cabinet Office. The award recognizes ArkEdge Space’s establishment of an industrial-scale […]