Axelspace Announces Partnership with Airbus Defence and Space to Deliver Satellite Imagery to a Broader Market
TOKYO — Axelspace Corporation (“Axelspace”), a leading microsatellite company committed to making “Space within Your Reach,” announced today a new agreement with Airbus Defence and Space, a global leader in Earth observation including optical and radar satellite imagery, to provide mid-resolution optical images captured by Axelspace’s Earth observation microsatellites “GRUS.” Under this strategic…
Axelspace Corporation, a leading microsatellite company, has announced a partnership with Airbus Defence and Space, a global leader in Earth observation. The agreement aims to provide mid-resolution optical images captured by Axelspace's GRUS microsatellites to a broader market. GRUS is a series of approximately 100 kg-class optical Earth observation microsatellites, with GRUS-1 currently operating as a four-satellite constellation.
The partnership will combine Axelspace's technology with Airbus's extensive industry expertise and strong customer relationships. This collaboration will result in tailored solutions for customers across various industries, including agriculture, land management, environmental monitoring, and finance. The GRUS-3 microsatellites, launched on July 7, 2026, will expand the GRUS constellation to over 10 satellites, enhancing global coverage and revisit capabilities.
The partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of Earth observation data across Europe, leveraging the strengths of both companies to provide high-quality satellite imagery.
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