Axelspace Enters Partnership with NSG UP42 in Saudi Arabia

Axelspace Corporation (“Axelspace”), a leading developer and operator of microsatellites dedicated to realizing its vision of “Space within Your Reach,” has entered into a product partnership agreement with NSG UP42, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s first national Earth Observation data platform.

Through this partnership, Axelspace will provide NSG UP42 with GRUS-1 optical satellite imagery to support continuous and large-scale Earth monitoring across broad geographic areas.
Through NSG UP42, users in Saudi Arabia will be able to leverage Axelspace’s capabilities for advanced analytical applications, enabling timely insights and more informed, data-driven decision-making across:

• Agriculture Monitoring: Supporting crop observation, seasonal analysis, and agricultural planning
• Environmental Monitoring: Tracking environmental changes and supporting sustainability initiatives
• Urban Development Monitoring: Monitoring urban expansion and infrastructure growth over time
• Land Use Monitoring: Enabling continuous observation and analysis of land utilization patterns
• Disaster Monitoring: Supporting rapid assessment and continuous monitoring of affected areas

Commenting on the partnership, Turki Alsubaie, Senior Vice President, KSA Marketplace at NSG UP42, said:
“The collaboration further expands the range of Earth Observation capabilities available through the platform, noting that access to frequently updated optical imagery will strengthen NSG UP42’s ability to support organizations across Saudi Arabia with reliable geospatial insights, enabling smarter decisions and advancing the Kingdom’s long-term development priorities.”

Daigo Orihara, Director of Axelspace Corporation, added:
“Integrating Axelspace’s optical imagery capabilities into the NSG UP42 marketplace enhances access to diverse Earth Observation data through a unified platform. We are proud to partner with NSG UP42 in expanding access to geospatial data across Saudi Arabia and enabling a broader range of data-driven applications.”

About NSG UP42
NSG UP42 is the first Saudi Arabia’s national sovereign Earth Observation (EO) platform, established through the acquisition and localization of the global UP42 platform by Neo Space Group (NSG), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company. The platform strengthens national geospatial capabilities by supporting government modernization, enterprise digital transformation, and the development of a thriving Earth Observation ecosystem within the Kingdom. As part of NSG’s broader portfolio of satellite communications, geospatial intelligence, and PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) capabilities, NSG UP42 contributes to advancing Saudi Arabia’s space economy and supporting the objectives of Vision 2030.

NSG UP42 Earth Observation Platform
https://sa.up42.com?utm_campaign=125768913-Onboarding&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_content=Partnership%20campaign

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/