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 […]
ArkEdge Space Signs MoU with ABIT Corporation to Accelerate Global IoT and Satellite Terminal Development Converging Satellite and Communication Technologies to Drive Wide-Area IoT Deployment and Joint Development of Satellite Communication Terminals
Tokyo, Japan, April 2, 2026 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Tokyo-based space startup delivering micro-satellite constellations from design to operations, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ABIT Corporation (“ABIT”) to collaborate on the international rollout of IoT solution services and the joint development of satellite communication devices. Scope of Collaboration ArkEdge […]
ArkEdge Space Launches AE1a Micro-Satellite and Begins Initial Operations Advancing VDES Demonstration for Maritime Digitalization
Tokyo, Japan, March 31, 2026 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Tokyo-based space start-up delivering micro-satellite constellations from design to operations, announced the successful launch of its micro-satellite AE1a on March 30, 2026 (JST), and has begun initial checkout following the establishment of communications through test radio signals. AE1a was launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon […]
ArkEdge Space Selected for METI Grant for Geospatial Platform and Climate Resilience Demonstration Project in the Kyrgyz Republic Satellite-based flood forecasting and geospatial monitoring feasibility study under Japan’s FY2024 Global South Co-Creation Program
Tokyo, Japan, March 10, 2026 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Tokyo-based space start-up delivering micro-satellite constellations from design to operations, today announced that its project in the Kyrgyz Republic has been selected under Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) FY2024 Supplementary “Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation” Subsidy Program[2] (Small-Scale Demonstration / Feasibility […]
ArkEdge Space Selected for METI Grant to Develop Climate Resilience and Flood Forecasting Solutions in the Kyrgyz Republic Leveraging AI and Satellite Data to Enhance Disaster Risk Reduction and Infrastructure Maintenance Across Central Asia
Tokyo, Japan, March 10, 2026 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Tokyo-based space start-up delivering micro-satellite constellations from design to operations, today announced that its climate resilience and geospatial platform demonstration project in the Kyrgyz Republic has been selected for Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) FY2024 Supplementary “Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation” […]
ArkEdge Space Named to Via Satellite’s “10 Hottest Companies in Satellite for 2026” Recognized for Future Potential and Business Execution as a Global Space Company
Tokyo, Japan, February 24, 2026 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Tokyo-based space start-up delivering micro-satellite constellations from design to operations, is pleased to announce its selection as one of “10 Hottest Companies in Satellite for 2026” by Via Satellite, a leading space and satellite industry media outlet. “10 Hottest Companies in Satellite” is […]