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Axelspace

Ultra-affordable, privately funded satellites designed to monitor the entire surface of the world — once per day.

Yuya Nakamura

President and CEO at Axelspace

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Employees 101–200

Headquarters Japan

Until now, high-resolution satellite imagery has been a costly and infrequent service, often available only to national governments. Axelspace leverages the flexibility and low cost of microsatellite technology to make space, and access to its data, an everyday reality for private companies and research institutions. Axelspace's primary project, AxelGlobe, is launching a constellation of 50 microsatellites into orbit, each the size of the palm of your hand and 1/10th the cost of traditional satellites, enabling high-frequency access to information like accurate forecasts, ideal harvest times, and the detection of illegal logging. Axelspace is proud to drive the innovation of micro-satellite technology, helping to collect valuable data that allows us to better understand what is happening on our planet and how to respond accordingly.

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Notable Achievements

Raised over USD$70 million to date. Investors include Global Brain, Mitsui Fudosan and Kyocera.
Successfully developed, launched and operated the world's first commercial microsatellte.
Constructing Japan's sole Earth observation satellite constellation.

Currently Operating in 16 Regions

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February 23, 2026

Axelspace Secures Japan's MoD Satellite Constellation Contract

Axelspace has successfully secured a contract with Japan's Ministry of Defense to develop a satellite constellation. This achievement highlights the company's innovative capabilities and positions...

February 20, 2026

Axelspace remporte le projet de constellation satellitaire du ministère japonais de la Défense

Axelspace has been awarded a significant satellite constellation project by the Japanese Ministry of Defense. This achievement underscores the company’s expertise in satellite technology and...

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January 20, 2026

Ghana and Japan to Deepen Strategic Ties as High-Level Business Delegation Visits Accra - Sweet Melodies FM

Axelspace has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with an Ethiopian company to leverage satellite data for addressing social challenges. This collaboration highlights Axelspace's...

January 15, 2026

Axelspace assina memorando de entendimento com empresa etíope para enfrentar desafios sociais por meio do uso de dados de satélite

Axelspace has signed a memorandum of understanding with an Ethiopian company to tackle social challenges through satellite technology. This partnership reflects Axelspace's commitment to harnessing...

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January 15, 2026

Axelspace firma un memorando de entendimiento con una empresa etíope para abordar retos sociales utilizando datos satelitales

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January 15, 2026

Axelspace unterzeichnet Absichtserklärung mit äthiopischem Unternehmen zur Bewältigung sozialer Herausforderungen durch die Nutzung von Satellitendaten

Axelspace has signed a memorandum of understanding with an Ethiopian company to leverage satellite technology in addressing social challenges. This collaboration demonstrates Axelspace's commitment...

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