アクセルスペース
Axelspace Corporation, founded in 2008 and based in Tokyo, is a space venture company specializing in microsatellite technology. They provide satellite-based earth imagery and data collection using their own built micro-satellites for red-edge imagery with their AxelGlobe service. Axelspace also offers "AxelLiner", a one-stop service to enable customers to realize their own microsatellite missions. They serve customers like Weather News, Inc. and JAXA.
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In October 2025, アクセルスペース is set to sign another memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ghana and Kenya.
The long-term business strategy of アクセルスペース positions the expansion of Earth observation data utilization in emerging markets, including African countries.
Based on the MOU, アクセルスペース will provide know-how related to Earth observation data utilization in fields such as agriculture, environmental and forest conservation, disaster risk management, climate change measures, urban planning, and infrastructure development.
アクセルスペース restarted the commercial operation of the small Earth observation satellite GRUS-1E for the AxelGlobe Earth observation data provision business on January 13.
アクセルスペース developed functionality to enable image data acquisition through an automated operation system for GRUS-1E.
Axelspace has structured AL Lab to respond to specialized needs for in-orbit demonstration using shorter development timelines and higher production rates enabled by AxelLiner.
Axelspace identifies securing launch slots that match required schedules and orbital parameters as a key operational risk due to increasing global demand for satellite launches.
Axelspace operates AxelLiner Laboratory, or AL Lab, as a service focused on in-orbit demonstration of space components developed by customers.
Exolaunch intends to provide Axelspace with reliable global launch access and deep launch mission management expertise to support efficient deployment of Axelspace's satellite constellation.
Axelspace aims to provide flight opportunities for hardware that needs space-based testing through AL Lab.
Exolaunch has booked launch opportunities for eight Axelspace satellites on upcoming missions.
Mitsubishi Electric, Sky Perfect JSAT, Mitsui & Co., Mitsui & Co. Aerospace, Axelspace, Synspective, and QPS Research Institute announced on December 25 that they won the Ministry of Defense's public notice for the 'Satellite Constellation Maintenance and Operation Project' on December 24.
The project will involve a group including Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, and Mitsui & Co., with collaboration from Synspective, QPS Research Institute, Axelspace, and Mitsui Aerospace.
Nara Space will provide satellite imaging data from the GRUS-1 constellation operated by 株式会社アクセルスペース through its geospatial platform called EarthPaper.
Rocket Lab launched the 'Raise and Shine' mission on December 15, 2025, carrying a demonstration of orbital debris mitigation technology developed by Axelspace.
The 'Raise and Shine' mission carried an orbital debris mitigation demonstration project developed by Axelspace.
アクセルスペース has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Geoimage and SI Analytics to collaborate on the development of earth observation data and services for the Australian market.
The new MOU will facilitate further market expansion for アクセルスペース in Australia.
アクセルスペース has already established a sales partnership agreement with Geoimage for satellite imagery.
D-SAIL is co-developed by Axelspace and Sakase•Adtech.