ArkEdge Space Inc. will conduct on-orbit demonstrations of VDES satellite for maritime DX (digital transformation). The first launch is scheduled for FY2023, for on-orbit demonstrations in 2024.
VDES, short for “VHF Data Exchange System”, is a comprehensive radiofrequency data exchange system combining the VDE (VHF Data Exchange), the AIS (Automatic Identification System) and the ASM (Application Specific Message). It is expected to be the basic infrastructure for future ship identification, safe navigation, and maritime DX (digital transformation). ArkEdge Space will develop a […]
ArkEdge Space Inc.’s 6U satellite constellation has been selected by the METI. The first 6U satellites will be launched from 2023, and a total of seven satellites will be used for service demonstration by 2025.
ArkEdge Space Inc.’s 6U satellite constellation program has been selected for a subsidy under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s “Nano-Satellite Constellation Technology Development and Demonstration Project”. The development of nano-satellite constellations is rapidly advancing around the world. It is expected that 6U satellites of about 10 kg class, which can be delivered quickly […]
JPY400M (approximately $3.7M) seed round raised from IncubateFund, Real Tech Fund and others
ArkEdge Space Inc. has raised JPY400M (approximately $3.7M) seed round from IncubateFund, Real Tech Fund and others. With this funding, ArkEdge Space will promote the commercialization of microsatellite technology, lower the barriers to entry in satellite utilization, and establish an infrastructure enabling more actors to solve development issues. IncubateFund Representative Partner Tohru Akaura “ArkEdge Space […]