ArkEdge Space Successfully Launches and Delivers of Two 6U Class Satellites, AE1b and ONGLAISAT to the ISS
AE1b: flight model Tokyo, Japan, November 6th, 2024 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Japanese space startup based in Tokyo that provides comprehensive solutions from design, development and operation of micro-satellite constellations, is pleased to announce the successful launch and transportation of two 6U class micro-satellites developed using 6U satellite multi-purpose bus system: [1] […]
ArkEdge Space Completes Development of 6U Multi-purpose Satellite Bus System and Transitions to 7 Satellite Launch and In-Orbit Demonstration Phase
Tokyo, Japan, November 1st, 2024 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Japanese space startup based in Tokyo that provides comprehensive solutions from design, development and operation of micro-satellite constellations, is pleased to announce the completion of the design, development, and mass production testing of multi-purpose buses for the 6U satellites, which have been under […]
ArkEdge Space, Selected by JAXA for Feasibility Study on Low Earth Orbit PNT System (LEO PNT) — Started studies for the establishment of a next-generation PNT system —
ArkEdge Space, a Japanese space start-up based in Tokyo, providing comprehensive solutions from planning and design to mass production and operation of small satellite constellations, has been selected by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) as the project provider for the Feasibility Study (Part 1) on the Low Earth Orbit PNT (Position, Navigation, Timing) System […]
ArkEdge Space Awarded Mizuho Innovation Award 2024.3Q
Takayoshi Fukuyo, CEO of ArkEdge Space and Masato Kaneda, Innovative Startups Support, Deputy Head of Retail & Business Banking Division, Mizuho Bank Ltd. October 11th, 2024 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a provider of comprehensive solutions from small satellite constellation development, manufacturing and operations, received the Mizuho Innovation Award 2024.3Q as one of promising […]
ArkEdge Space Signs MoU with Three Organizations in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan — Launching Joint Research on Climate Change and Regional Issues Using Satellite Data —
ArkEdge Space Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with three organizations—two from the Kyrgyz Republic and one from the Republic of Tajikistan. This agreement marks the beginning of joint research focused on collecting climate change and nature-related data through satellite technology and addressing regional challenges. Background and […]
ArkEdge Space Completes Development for Domestically Produced Attitude Determination and Control Subsystem for Satellites — ADCS Integration Unit Adaptable for 3U to 12U Satellites —
Tokyo, Japan, August 2, 2024 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”) is pleased to announce the successful completion of a domestically produced Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS), a key component for managing the attitude and orbit of artificial satellites. The system achieves a balance of high performance and cost-efficiency, marking a significant milestone in […]
ArkEdge Space signs MoU with Paraguayan Space Agency ―Space Industry Cooperation on Satellite Constellation for SDGs and Space Utilization and Sustainable Development through Space Data Platforms―
ArkEdge Space Inc. is pleased to announce that we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Paraguayan Space Agency (Agencia Espacial del Paraguay: ‘AEP’; Head office in Avenida Mariscal Lopez y 22 de Setiembre, Bloque B, Piso 7 Asunción; Minister President: Osvaldo Almirón Riveros) to start collaboration on space industry cooperation to realize […]
“EY Innovative Startup 2024” Award. Awarded to a startup company that is expected to grow remarkably in the future.
ArkEdge Space is pleased to announce it has been honored as one of the startups expected to grow remarkably in the future. We have been awarded”EY Innovative Startup 2024″ hosted by Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC（“EY”）. “EY Innovative Startups 2024″ evaluated the innovation, feasibility and social impact of businesses that utilize satellites. “EY Innovative Startup” […]
ArkEdge Space and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Ltd. and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited, to Collaborate in Insurance Utilization for Small Satellite Constellations
ArkEdge Space Inc. (Headquarters : Koto-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Fukuyo Takayoshi), which provides comprehensive solutions for small satellite constellations from planning and design to mass production and operation, will collaborate with Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. (“Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance”, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Shinichiro Funabiki), and have started collaboration on risk assessment and management related to small satellite […]
ArkEdge Space will contribute to the ground station operation of the nano-satellite TIRSAT, which will be launched by the second H3 rocket test vehicle
The TIRSAT nano-satellite is scheduled to be launched on February 15, 2024 aboard the second test flight of Japan’s new H3 launch vehicle, H3TF2, and will participate in the initial and regular operations using our Makinohara ground station and other facilities. About TIRSAT TIRSAT was selected by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) […]