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D-Orbit Signs Launch Contract with ArkEdge Space

July 8, 2026

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Key Takeaways

D-Orbit signs launch contract with ArkEdge Space.
ION Satellite Carrier to launch ArkEdge satellites in 2027 and 2028.
Marubeni played key role in forging launch-services agreement.
D-Orbit aims to become logistics backbone for Asia's small-satellite sector.

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Strategic Implications

This contract may signal D-Orbit's growing presence in the Asia-Pacific region, which could strengthen its position as a logistics partner for the space sector. The partnership suggests a shift towards more reliable and cost-effective access to orbit for small-satellite constellations, which may benefit the entire industry.

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What Happened

Italian Space Logistics Specialist Expands Asia-Pacific Presence

Italian space logistics specialist D-Orbit has signed a launch-services contract with Japanese startup ArkEdge Space to provide a series of launches aboard its ION Satellite Carrier. The contract, announced July 8, represents a significant milestone in D-Orbit’s Asia-Pacific expansion and underscores the industry’s evolution towards more precise orbital slots. D-Orbit aims to become the logistics backbone for Asia’s small-satellite sector, pairing Japan’s excellence in satellite design with its European leadership in in-orbit logistics. This development was first reported by SpaceNews.

Source | Originally Published: July 8, 2024

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