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Axelspace
Ultra-affordable, privately funded satellites designed to monitor the entire surface of the world — once per day.
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
Press Mentions
September 23, 2025
Axelspace Becomes First Japanese Private Company Recognized as a Group on Earth Observations Associate - Space Watch Africa
Axelspace has achieved a significant milestone as the first Japanese private company recognized as a Group on Earth Observations Associate, enhancing its role in advancing global environmental...
Read on Space Watch Africa »September 20, 2025
WHERE x AXELSPACE launches PoC to improve the accuracy of real estate registration information by satellite imagery! | PORT
Axelspace, a satellite company, successfully launched its miniature satellites to enhance Earth observation capabilities. The initiative aims to support environmental monitoring and disaster...
Read more »September 12, 2025
Axelspace Becomes First Japanese Private Company Recognized as GEO Associate
Axelspace became the first Japanese private company recognized as a GEO Associate by the Group on Earth Observations. This prestigious distinction highlights Axelspace's commitment to enhancing...
Read more »May 8, 2025
Axelspace to Launch Seven Next-Generation Earth Observation Microsatellites “GRUS-3” in 2026 – Enhancing Frequent Wide-Area Observation - Space Watch Africa
Axelspace is set to launch seven next-generation Earth observation microsatellites, Grus-3, in 2026, significantly improving wide-area observation capabilities. Additionally, the company plans an...
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April 14, 2025
Axelspace announced plans to launch seven next-generation Earth observation microsatellites, “GRUS-3,” in 2026 - Space Watch Africa
Axelspace is set to launch seven next-generation Earth observation microsatellites, Grus-3, in 2026. This initiative highlights the company's commitment to advancing satellite technology and...
Read on Space Watch Africa »April 11, 2025
Axelspace to Launch GRUS-3 the Seven Earth Observation Microsatellite in 2026
Axelspace is set to launch GRUS-3, a seven-satellite Earth observation microsatellite constellation, in 2026. This innovative project aims to enhance global monitoring capabilities, showcasing...
Read more »Work at Axelspace
Posted September 18, 2025
Backend Engineer (Satellite Operation Systems)
chuo city, tokyo, japan
View Listing »Posted August 28, 2025
組み込みソフトウェアエンジニア｜Embedded Systems Software Engineer
chuo city, tokyo, japan
View Listing »Posted August 18, 2025
地球観測データサイエンティスト｜Earth Observation Data Scientist
chuo city, tokyo, japan
View Listing »Posted August 18, 2025
DevOps & AI ソリューションユニット DevOps & AI Solution Unit
chuo city, tokyo, japan
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