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Warpspace

JP
commercialFounded 2016
Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
warpspace.jp/
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Warpspace predicts that pre-processing tasks such as cloud removal will move to space within the next few years to save bandwidth while heavy computation remains ground-based.

Mentioned as: warpspaceNarrative GeneralFeb 13, 2026Panelists warn downlink bottlenecks threaten SmallSat boom

Panelists on the Downlink to Value session included Ali Younis (VP of Sales & Business Development, Mynaric), John Malsbury (CEO & Founder, AnySignal), David Proulx (Chief Product Officer, SkyWatch), and Hirokazu Mori (Group Chief Strategy Officer and US CEO, Warpspace).

Mentioned as: warpspaceNarrative GovernanceFeb 13, 2026Panelists warn downlink bottlenecks threaten SmallSat boom

Warpspace notes that customers value the analytical insight derived from Earth observation data more than the raw pixel data itself.

Mentioned as: WarpspaceOrg RelationshipFeb 13, 2026Panelists warn downlink bottlenecks threaten SmallSat boom

Warpspace projects an exponential increase in optical ground stations (OGS) over the next few years to handle massive data loads that RF signals struggle to carry.

Mentioned as: warpspaceNarrative GeneralFeb 13, 2026Panelists warn downlink bottlenecks threaten SmallSat boom

Warpspace is deploying optical relay satellites in Medium Earth Orbit to allow Low Earth Orbit satellites to transmit data via laser rather than waiting to overfly ground stations.

Mentioned as: WarpspaceTechnical ProductFeb 12, 202670,000 Satellites, One Big Bottleneck: The Industry Wakes Up to the Data Trap

Hirokazu Mori is CSO of WARPSPACE.

Mentioned as: WarpspaceNarrative GeneralDec 16, 2025Momentum building for Singapore Space Summit 2026

Warpspace's modem will support RapidBeam's plans for a constellation that maintains connections on Earth and enables interplanetary communications.

Mentioned as: WarpspaceNarrative GeneralOct 1, 2025Australia Japan partnership to accelerate laser links for satellites

Warpspace is focused on advancing seamless optical links for satellite communications.

Mentioned as: WarpspaceTechnical ProductOct 1, 2025Australia Japan partnership to accelerate laser links for satellites

The collaboration between Warpspace, RapidBeam, and UniSA aims to accelerate the development of new technologies in Australia's space sector.

Mentioned as: WarpspaceNarrative GeneralOct 1, 2025Australia Japan partnership to accelerate laser links for satellites

Warpspace's HOCSAI optical modem will be integrated and tested within the Australasian Optical Ground Station Network.

Mentioned as: warpspaceNarrative PlanOct 1, 2025Australia Japan partnership to accelerate laser links for satellites

Warpspace’s advanced optical modem, known as HOCSAI, will be tested and integrated into the Australasian Optical Ground Station Network.

Mentioned as: WarpspaceTechnical ProductSep 29, 2025Australia and Japan team up to fast-track laser satellite communications

Adi Rajendran stated that Warpspace’s modem is a major step forward for RapidBeam's constellation plans.

Mentioned as: WarpspaceNarrative GeneralSep 29, 2025Australia and Japan team up to fast-track laser satellite communications

The University of South Australia (UniSA), RapidBeam, and Warpspace have signed an agreement to develop next-generation laser communication systems.

Mentioned as: WarpspaceNarrative GeneralSep 29, 2025Australia and Japan team up to fast-track laser satellite communications

Warpspace now operates three bases: its headquarters in Japan, a branch office in Washington, D.C., U.S.A., and Warpspace Europe in Frankfurt.

Mentioned as: WarpspaceTechnical ProductFeb 22, 2024Warpspace establishes subsidiary in Germany

Warpspace is working with several European partners to manufacture the satellite bus that will initially comprise WarpHub InterSat.

Mentioned as: WarpspaceOrg RelationshipFeb 22, 2024Warpspace establishes subsidiary in Germany

Warpspace aims to realize a near-real-time optical communication service in space using smallsats to increase the number and speed of satellite data delivered to the ground for disaster prevention and primary industry applications.

Mentioned as: WarpspaceTechnical ProductAug 14, 2023Warpspace selected for NEDO’s “SBIR Program” for FY2023

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 Japan’s SBIR Program for fiscal year 2023.

Mentioned as: WarpspaceNarrative GeneralAug 14, 2023Warpspace selected for NEDO’s “SBIR Program” for FY2023

Hiromitsu Azuma, CEO of Warpspace, views selection for the SBIR Program for 2022-10-01 as providing confidence and strong support for competing in the global market with technology from Japan.

Mentioned as: warpspaceNarrative GovernanceAug 7, 2023Warpspace is NEDO’s “SBIR Program” for FY2023

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.

Mentioned as: WarpspaceOrg RelationshipAug 7, 2023Warpspace is NEDO’s “SBIR Program” for FY2023

Warpspace intends its optical communication service to increase the number and speed of satellite data delivered to the ground to support disaster prevention and primary industry needs.

Mentioned as: WarpspaceTechnical ProductAug 7, 2023Warpspace is NEDO’s “SBIR Program” for FY2023
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