Axelspace Signing Agreement on a Multi-Launch Arrangement and the Launch of New Satellites with Exolaunch

Axelspace Corporation (“Axelspace”), a leading microsatellite company committed to making “Space within Your Reach,” is pleased to announce a multi-launch agreement (MLA) with Exolaunch, a global launch integrator and leader in launch mission management, satellite integration and satellite deployment technologies.

The Multi-Launch Agreement will accelerate the growth of Axelspace. In particular, one satellite scheduled for launch under the new Agreement will be used in the AxelLiner business’s in-orbit demonstration service, “AxelLiner Laboratory”. Exolaunch has already secured launches for eight (8) Axelspace’s satellites on the upcoming missions.

Axelspace provides AxelLiner Laboratory (AL Lab), a new service originating from the AxelLiner business that is specialized in in-orbit demonstration of space components.

Nonetheless, conducting in-orbit demonstrations in a short period of time is known to be a significant challenge due to the inconsistent opportunities provided for in-orbit demonstration missions and its lengthy process from selection to launch, often taking up to several years.

Against this backdrop, space policies promoted by government bodies—including the Space Strategic Fund—position the establishment of a domestic satellite supply chain as a key priority. As a result, demand is growing for timely in-orbit demonstrations of innovative satellite components originating in Japan.

To overcome these existing challenges involved in in-orbit demonstrations, Axelspace has developed a service tailored to such special needs by leveraging the short development time and mass-production capabilities realized by AxelLiner.

In providing AL Lab services, we recognize that, amid the recent global increase in demand for satellite launches, securing launch opportunities that can flexibly accommodate desired schedules and orbits is a critical risk with a high potential impact on service execution.

In the provision of AL Lab services,as global demand for satellite launches has surged, few launch providers can offer the flexibility to accommodate desired launch windows and orbits recently. Securing launch opportunities is essential for us to steadily develop and operate our satellite and carry out our missions as scheduled.

Exolaunch, with over a decade of flight heritage and 650+ satellites launched across 40+ missions to date, provides Axelspace with a quick and reliable access to all available global launch opportunities, streamlined launch capacity procurement, comprehensive launch mission management, global logistics, satellite integration, and deployment services.

With this latest launch contract, we now have secured launches for a total of 13 satellites, including eight with Exolaunch.

We will continue to update the latest launch-related information in press releases and financial results materials as appropriate.

The initial announcement regarding AxelLiner Laboratory can be found here:
Axelspace Announces New Service “AxelLiner Laboratory (AL Lab)” to Meet the Rapidly Growing Need for In-orbit Demonstration of Space Components

“Axelspace is a trailblazer in Japan’s space industry, and we are proud to support their ongoing satellite launch program through this new Multi-Launch Agreement,” said Kier Fortier, Vice President of Global Business Development at Exolaunch. “With our global footprint, including Exolaunch Japan, and extensive flight heritage in delivering small satellites safely to orbit, we look forward to providing Axelspace with reliable global launch access and deep launch mission management expertise to support efficient, quick deployment of Axelspace’s satellite constellation.”

About Exolaunch
Exolaunch is a global launch integrator and leader in launch mission management, satellite integration and satellite deployment technologies. With a decade of flight heritage and 653 satellites launched across 41 missions to date, Exolaunch leverages industry insight to tailor turnkey solutions that meet customer needs and respond to market trends. Exolaunch fulfills launch contracts for industry leaders, the world’s most innovative startups, research institutions, government organizations, and international space agencies. The company develops and manufactures its own flight-proven and industry-leading satellite separation systems and payload launch stacks, with the fastest-growing heritage on the market. Exolaunch, headquartered in Germany, operates globally with offices in the US, France, and Japan. Exolaunch promotes safe, sustainable, and responsible use of space and is committed to making space accessible for all.

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Yuya Nakamura, President and CEO, Axelspace Corporation, commented;
We are honored to have entered into the MLA with our important partner Exolaunch. Securing flexible launch opportunities is a critical element for the smooth execution of our business across both our AxelLiner and AxelGlobe operations. We look forward to further deepening the partnership between our two companies.

About Axelspace
Guided by its vision—“Space within Your Reach”—Axelspace has been at the forefront of microsatellite innovation since its founding in 2008. Leveraging cutting-edge expertise in microsatellite design, manufacturing, and on-orbit operations, the company is redefining how people and industries access space. Its flagship businesses, AxelLiner, which provides satellite development and operation services to help customers realize their space missions, and AxelGlobe, which delivers Earth observation data through Axelspace’s proprietary optical satellite constellation, are driving a new era of space utilization. Through these initiatives, Axelspace is shaping a future where space is accessible and within reach for everyone.

Axelspace Corporation
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
President and CEO: Yuya Nakamura
Founded: August 2008
https://www.axelspace.com/