SPACE INDEX COMPANIES INSIGHTS SECTORS PRODUCTS NEWS BLOG ANSWERS RESEARCH ABOUT FOR COMPANIES BUILD / 2026.06.03
Axelspace logo Axelspace Designs, manufactures, and operates microsatellite constellations for Earth observation and provides one-stop satellite mission services vs Outpost Builds reusable orbital vehicles for precision Earth return of cargo and manufactures fiber optics in microgravity Outpost logo
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Axelspace Outpost
Founded 2008 2021
Headquarters Nihonbashi, Tokyo Santa Monica, California, USA
Type public private
Status operating operating
Employees 160 29
Total funding $40.5M
Latest round STRATFI
Sectors Earth Observation & Remote Sensing, Geospatial Intelligence & Analytics, Satellite Manufacturing Space Transportation & Logistics, In-Space Manufacturing, Satellite Manufacturing
Products listed 3 5
Federal contracts
Launches
Leaders listed Yuya Nakamura, Daigo Orihara, Makiko Hamada Jason Dunn, Amir Blachman, Julie Newman
News mentions 26 1
SHARED SECTORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED

How do Axelspace and Outpost compare?

Both companies work in Satellite Manufacturing. Axelspace was founded in 2008 and Outpost in 2021.

Which is larger, Axelspace or Outpost?

Axelspace reports the larger workforce, with 160 employees versus 29.

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