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Axelspace

Axelspace develops microsatellite technology and services that make space-based capabilities available to a wider range of organisations. Its AxelGlobe platform provides recurring Earth observation imagery, while AxelLiner offers an integrated route to developing and operating microsatellite missions. With an international engineering team, Axelspace combines spacecraft development and operations with services designed to help customers put satellite technology to practical use.

At a glance

Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
2008
Fleet
4 GRUS-1 in service
Best resolution
2.5 m (GRUS-1)
Swath
55 km (GRUS-1)
Services
AxelGlobe imagery · AxelLiner missions

Satellites

GRUS-1

GRUS-1

In service
Resolution
2.5 m pan · 5 m MS
Bands
5 multispectral + panchromatic
Swath
55 km
Fleet
4 satellites
Orbit
600 km sun-synchronous
Flying since
December 2018

Bands

Panchromatic450–900
Blue450–505
Green515–585
Red620–685
Red Edge705–745
NIR770–900
  • Panchromatic: 450–900 nm
  • Blue: 450–505 nm
  • Green: 515–585 nm
  • Red: 620–685 nm
  • Red Edge: 705–745 nm
  • NIR: 770–900 nm