ArkEdge Space and Ryukoku University Sign Comprehensive Partnership Agreement
ArkEdge Space and Ryukoku University have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement focusing on satellite development, data utilization, education, and human resource development to address social issues and foster innovation.
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ArkEdge Space Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Takayoshi Fukuyo, hereinafter "ArkEdge Space"), a provider of comprehensive solutions from planning and design to mass production and operation of ultra-small satellite constellations, announced today that it has concluded a comprehensive partnership agreement with Ryukoku University (Location: Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, President: Toru Ando) focusing on education, research, human resource development, and industry-academia collaboration centered on satellite development and satellite data utilization. Through this agreement, both parties will cooperate in the fields of education, research, human resource development, and industry-academia collaboration, utilizing integrated satellite development, satellite data, and geospatial information to contribute to solving social issues.
**Content of Collaboration**
Based on this agreement, we will promote collaboration and cooperation in the following areas:
- Collaboration related to education and research
- Human resource development and personnel exchange
- Promotion of industry-academia collaboration
- Other matters deemed necessary by both parties
In particular, we aim to promote practical research and education through the integrated utilization of satellite data and geospatial information.
**Future Development**
Ryukoku University plans to establish new faculties, provisionally named "Faculty of Information" and "Faculty of Environmental Sustainability," in April 2027, advancing its educational and research foundation for addressing environmental issues.
Our company will collaborate with these initiatives and contribute to solving global challenges, including environmental problems, through the utilization of satellite data.
Furthermore, we will promote the creation of new value through co-creation with diverse partners, considering future collaborations with industry-academia collaboration hubs.
**About ArkEdge Space Co., Ltd.**
ArkEdge Space is a space startup company that provides comprehensive solutions from planning and design to mass production and operation of ultra-small satellite constellations.
We aim to realize "a safer and richer future for people through satellites." In the future, we will realize the construction of ultra-small satellite constellations compatible with Earth observation, satellite communication for ships (Satellite VDES), optical communication, and low Earth orbit satellite positioning, and promote the development and utilization of space that meets diverse mission needs, such as building satellite infrastructure for lunar surface activities and deep space exploration.
Headquarters: 3rd Floor, Dome Ariake Headquarters, 1-3-33 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo
CEO: Takayoshi Fukuyo
Established: July 2018
WEB: https://arkedgespace.com/
Keywords: Artificial satellite, Small satellite, 6U satellite, Satellite constellation
**Content of Collaboration**
Based on this agreement, we will promote collaboration and cooperation in the following areas:
- Collaboration related to education and research
- Human resource development and personnel exchange
- Promotion of industry-academia collaboration
- Other matters deemed necessary by both parties
In particular, we aim to promote practical research and education through the integrated utilization of satellite data and geospatial information.
**Future Development**
Ryukoku University plans to establish new faculties, provisionally named "Faculty of Information" and "Faculty of Environmental Sustainability," in April 2027, advancing its educational and research foundation for addressing environmental issues.
Our company will collaborate with these initiatives and contribute to solving global challenges, including environmental problems, through the utilization of satellite data.
Furthermore, we will promote the creation of new value through co-creation with diverse partners, considering future collaborations with industry-academia collaboration hubs.
**About ArkEdge Space Co., Ltd.**
ArkEdge Space is a space startup company that provides comprehensive solutions from planning and design to mass production and operation of ultra-small satellite constellations.
We aim to realize "a safer and richer future for people through satellites." In the future, we will realize the construction of ultra-small satellite constellations compatible with Earth observation, satellite communication for ships (Satellite VDES), optical communication, and low Earth orbit satellite positioning, and promote the development and utilization of space that meets diverse mission needs, such as building satellite infrastructure for lunar surface activities and deep space exploration.
Headquarters: 3rd Floor, Dome Ariake Headquarters, 1-3-33 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo
CEO: Takayoshi Fukuyo
Established: July 2018
WEB: https://arkedgespace.com/
Keywords: Artificial satellite, Small satellite, 6U satellite, Satellite constellation