ArkEdge Space Raises JPY 8 Billion in Series B Funding to Become Leading Satellite System Integrator-Accelerating Satellite Mass Production and Business Expansion-

Tokyo, Japan, Feb 4, 2025-ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Japanese space startup based in Tokyo that provides comprehensive solutions from planning and design to mass production and operation of micro-satellite constellations, has successfully raised JPY 8 billion in its Series B financing round led by Incubate Fund KK. Joining in are investors JIC Venture […]

ArkEdge Space and SKY Perfect JSAT Partner to Accelerate Micro-Satellite Constellation Commercialization-Advancing Cooperation in Satellite Control, Ground Station Utilization, and Business Development-

Tokyo, Japan, Feb 4, 2025 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Japanese space startup based in Tokyo that provides comprehensive solutions from planning and design to mass production and operation of micro-satellite constellations, has signed a business partnership agreement with SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (“SKY Perfect JSAT”) to accelerate the commercialization of micro-satellite constellations. […]

ArkEdge Space Begins Operation of Small Satellites AE1c and AE1d with New 6U Multi-purpose Satellite Bus System ーOrbital Demonstration of On-board Components, Including VDES Mission Equipmentー

Tokyo, Japan, January 15st, 2025 – 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 operational start of its small satellites, AE1c and AE1d, developed as part of its 6U satellite bus […]

Disruptive Energy Technology Demonstration Satellite “DENDEN-01” to Be Deployed into Space on December 9 — On-orbit Demonstration of Various Energy Technologies and High-Load Missions Begins —

A collaborative research group, led by Associate Professor Masaki R. Yamagata (Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering, Kansai University), Associate Professor Yoshihide Aoyagi (Headquarters for Innovative Society-Academia, University of Fukui), Associate Professor Kikuko Miyata (Faculty of Science and Technology, Meijo University), and ArkEdge Space Inc., has successfully launched and delivered the 10×10×10 cm (1U-sized) CubeSat […]

ArkEdge Space Selected for JAXA Space Strategy Fund Initiative: “Accelerating Commercial Satellite Constellation Deployment” — Building Multi-purpose Satellite Constellations —

Tokyo, Japan, December 16, 2024 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Japanese space startup based in Tokyo that provides comprehensive solutions from planning and design to mass production and operation of micro-satellite constellations, is pleased to announce its selection as a project provider for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Space Strategy Fund Initiative […]

ArkEdge Space Selected by JAXA on High-Performance, Resilient Operations for Lunar Navigation Satellite System Feasibility Study — Paving the Way for Critical Infrastructure in the Lunar Domain —

Tokyo, Japan, December 11th, 2024 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Japanese space startup based in Tokyo that provides comprehensive solutions from planning and design to mass production and operation of micro-satellite constellations, is pleased to announce that it has been selected by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) as the project provider for […]

ArkEdge Space Successfully Establishes Communication with Two 6U Multi-purpose Satellites: AE1b and ONGLAISAT Deployed from the ISS — Moving Towards Full Operational Phase —

Tokyo, Japan, December 10, 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 deployment establishment of two 6U class small satellites developed using our 6U satellite multi-purpose bus system since FY2021: [1] […]

ArkEdge Space Selected by JAXA’s Space Strategy Fund to Lead Lunar Navigation System Development — Advancing Lunar Infrastructure Development to Support the Future Lunar Economy —

Tokyo, Japan, November 29, 2024 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Japanese space start-up based in Tokyo, has been selected by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) under its Space Strategy Fund to lead the development of advanced lunar navigation technology. ArkEdge Space will utilize its expertise in the planning and design to mass […]

ArkEdge Space Exhibits at COP 29 Japan Pavilion Hosted by the Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan — Showcasing a Geospatial Information Platform for Satellite-Based Detection and Analysis of Environmental Changes and Risks Assessment —

Tokyo, Japan, November 6th, 2024 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Japanese space startup based in Tokyo that provides comprehensive solutions from planning and design to mass production and operation of small satellite constellations, will participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) and exhibit for the first time at the Japan Pavilion, […]

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] […]