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flag Axelspace wins 2026 contract to supply optical satellite imagery for Japan’s defense satellite constellation.

flag Axelspace Corporation has won a contract to provide optical satellite imagery for Japan’s Ministry of Defense satellite constellation, a private-sector-led project aimed at boosting stand-off defense capabilities. flag The deal, finalized on February 19, 2026, makes Axelspace the sole provider of optical data within a consortium led by Mitsubishi Electric, SKY Perfect JSAT, and Mitsui & Co. flag The project, managed by Tri-Sat Constellation Co., Ltd., operates under a private finance model to ensure consistent intelligence gathering. flag Axelspace will leverage its microsatellite expertise to deliver reliable imagery for national security while expanding data use in commercial and emerging markets.

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