Warpspace

WARPSPACE, founded in 2016 and originating from a satellite project at the University of Tsukuba, is a Japanese company specializing in the development of an optical data relay network for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) optical communication. The company aims to commercialize the first inter-satellite optical communication network specifically designed for Earth observation. By addressing the bottlenecks in telecommunication, WARPSPACE provides LEO satellite operators with real-time optical communication services, enabling data downlink whenever and wherever needed.

The company serves a variety of downstream industries and sectors that rely on Earth observation data, contributing to the global economy by solving communication issues in the Earth observation industry. WARPSPACE's business model involves offering optical communication services to satellite operators, generating revenue through service contracts and partnerships.

Backed by notable investors such as Keisuke Honda and the Ministry of Economy, WARPSPACE combines its expertise in satellite development with a team that includes a researcher involved in the first inter-satellite optical communication demo and a former director of JAXA. The company's mission is to contribute to a sustainable human society through advancements in space telecommunication.

Keywords: Optical communication, LEO satellites, Earth observation, real-time data, telecommunication bottlenecks, satellite operators, sustainable society, space telecommunication, inter-satellite network, Japanese startup.