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ArkEdge Space

Tokyo startup that mass-produces small 6U satellites for Earth observation, communications and navigation, and leads Japan's JAXA-funded effort to build a navigation satellite for the Moon.

Products, by altitude

Earth to Moon · 35,786–384,400 km

Low Earth orbit · 160–2,000 km

Known rounds

DateRoundAmountLed by
Feb 2025Series B¥8BIncubate Fund⁠1
Mar 2022Series A (additional close)¥600M—⁠2
Mar 2021Seed¥400M—⁠3

Milestones

  • Jul 2026 ArkEdge opened its Shinkiba Lab in Tokyo and began manufacturing 100 kg-class lunar navigation demonstration satellites. Company statement⁠4
  • Nov 2024 JAXA selected ArkEdge Space under its Space Strategy Fund to lead lunar navigation satellite technology development, with support of up to JPY 5 billion over four years. Company statement⁠5

Sources

  1. ArkEdge Space press releaseFeb 4, 2025
  2. Incubate FundMar 29, 2022
  3. THE BRIDGEMar 22, 2021
  4. ArkEdge Space press releaseJul 8, 2026
  5. ArkEdge Space press releaseNov 29, 2024
  6. ArkEdge Space website (company profile)

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