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Axelspace logo Axelspace Designs, manufactures, and operates microsatellite constellations for Earth observation and provides one-stop satellite mission services vs JAXA Japan's national space agency conducting launch operations, satellite development, Earth observation, asteroid exploration, and human spaceflight research JAXA logo
HEAD-TO-HEAD1 shared sector
Axelspace JAXA
Founded 2008 2003
Headquarters Nihonbashi, Japan Chofu, Japan
Type public government
Status operating operating
Employees 160
Total funding
Latest round
Sectors Earth Observation & Remote Sensing, Geospatial Intelligence & Analytics, Satellite Manufacturing Launch Services, Earth Observation & Remote Sensing, Planetary Exploration
Products listed 3 42
Federal contracts
Launches
Leaders listed Yuya Nakamura, Daigo Orihara, Makiko Hamada Hiroshi Yamakawa, Sonoko Watanabe, Masashi Okada
News mentions 26 0
SHARED SECTORS
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How do Axelspace and JAXA compare?

Both companies work in Earth Observation & Remote Sensing. Axelspace was founded in 2008 and JAXA in 2003.

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