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ArkEdge Space Co., Ltd., which provides comprehensive solutions from planning and design to mass production and operation of microsatellite constellations, is pleased to announce that it has concluded a contract with D-Orbit SpA, a space logistics company headquartered in Italy, regarding the launch and orbital insertion of multiple satellites.
ArcEdge Space has been developing technologies to advance maritime communications and data utilization through on-orbit demonstrations of elemental technologies for VDES (VHF Data Exchange System) and radio observation for ocean situation assessment using 6U satellites. The satellite targeted this time is a technology and business demonstration satellite that integrates three missions—VDES, satellite IoT, and radio observation—onto a single satellite platform.
This agreement will enable ArcEdge Space to utilize D-Orbit’s ION Satellite Carrier to prepare for the launch and orbital insertion of multiple satellites planned for 2027 and beyond. By securing the means of launch and orbital insertion in parallel with satellite development, ArcEdge Space will further concretize its efforts to demonstrate a satellite constellation integrating multiple communications and observation missions.
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D-Orbit is a European space logistics company that provides services such as small satellite launch and orbit insertion, on-orbit transport, hosted payloads, and on-orbit demonstration through its proprietary ION Satellite Carrier. The ION Satellite Carrier can carry multiple satellites and release them individually in orbit, increasing flexibility and efficiency in the deployment of satellite constellations.
ArcEdge Space is steadily advancing its efforts toward satellite development, launch preparation, and on-orbit demonstration, building a satellite constellation that utilizes VDES, satellite IoT, and radio observation, based on the knowledge gained from previous on-orbit demonstrations. Moving forward, we will continue to work with relevant organizations and partner companies to promote the social implementation of satellite constellations in fields such as maritime communications, utilization of ship-related data, and radio observation.
SOURCE: PRTimes
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