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Warpspace is a Japanese space-tech company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing a high-speed optical inter-satellite data relay service called "WarpHub InterSat." This service uses laser communication to enable satellites in low Earth orbit to transmit data to ground stations in near real-time. Warpspace is planning to launch a constellation of relay satellites in medium Earth orbit, with the first launch slated for 2025. Their partners include Sidus Space and JAXA, and they aim to provide faster, more secure, and reliable communication solutions for satellite operators.
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Warpspace’s proposal titled "Development of a modem and router to realize a multi-protocol platform for optical communications in space" was selected by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) for the Japanese SBIR Program (one-stop-shop type) for fiscal year 2023.
Warpspace selected an operational satellite altitude of 2,0 m for WarpHub InterSat.
Warpspace was commissioned by JAXA last year to study the communications architecture for lunar exploration.
The first new study task assigned to Warpspace this year is a conceptual study of the communications architecture between a lunar orbiting data relay satellite and the lunar surface.
Warpspace conducts research and development for commercializing optical data relay services in space using optical communications technology.
Warpspace received two contracts from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to study the practical application of Moon to Earth communications architectures.
The study conducted by Warpspace evaluates various communication methods, including optical communications for near-lunar, lunar-Earth, and lunar surface communications.
Warpspace aims to be the first private company in the world to realize a data relay service using optical communications.
Warpspace is developing WarpHub InterSat, the world’s first private-sector optical data relay service for satellites.
Warpspace is a space technology startup based in Tsukuba developing an optical inter-satellite data relay service in medium Earth orbit called WarpHub InterSat.
Warpspace has signed a strategic partnership agreement with LatConnect 60 Ltd. to create a mechanism to monitor carbon emissions from space in very high resolution.
Warpspace and LatConnect 60 will select the most suitable optical communication terminal for LatConnect 60’s observation satellite and integrate it with the ground system as a first step.
Warpspace is establishing a base in Europe in 2025.
Warpspace Inc. raised funds through a Pre-Series B round by convertible equity which led to the business and capital alliance with Sompo Japan.
Warpspace Inc. plans to develop its business in medium Earth orbit (MEO).
WarpHub InterSat is being developed by Warpspace Inc. as a private company and is aimed to be launched by 2025.
Through its business support to Warpspace Inc., Sompo Japan will improve its ability to respond to risks in medium Earth orbit (MEO).
Sompo Japan is providing business and capital support to Warpspace Inc. to advance the development of WarpHub InterSat.
WARPSPACE is building a commercial optical data relay network in space to provide high-data-rate communications for Earth observation satellites.
WARPSPACE will use the ordered CONDOR Mk3 terminals to establish a commercial optical data relay network for Earth observation satellites.