Tokyo, Japan – Infostellar Inc., a leading Ground Segment as a Service (GSaaS) provider for orbital satellites, and ASTRO GATE Inc., a pioneer in spaceport planning and operations, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on spaceport development and ground station deployment.
Under this MoU, ASTRO GATE will leverage its extensive expertise and global network in spaceport development to support Infostellar’s identification and evaluation of potential ground station sites. The two companies will work together to engage relevant government bodies and local authorities to secure strategic locations.
The ground stations will be designed to support Infostellar’s satellite communications services as well as ASTRO GATE’s rocket launch operations, providing flexible and scalable infrastructure solutions for a growing space economy.
This collaboration will enable Infostellar to accelerate the expansion of its ground station network, further optimizing satellite operations and connectivity. For ASTRO GATE, the partnership represents an opportunity to enhance its spaceport offerings through integrated communications infrastructure. Both companies aim to establish a complementary relationship and strategically advance global space infrastructure initiatives.
Executive Perspectives
Daisuke Ode, CEO, ASTRO GATE Inc.
“We are thrilled to sign this MoU with Infostellar. ASTRO GATE has worked with governments and municipalities worldwide to explore and select land suitable for spaceports. By combining our human networks and site selection expertise with Infostellar’s ground station deployment and operational know-how, we aim to promote ground station installations worldwide. This will enhance orbital trajectory flexibility for rockets and increase the frequency and volume of satellite data communications.”
Naomi Kurahara, CEO, Infostellar Inc.
“We are very pleased to enter into this MoU with ASTRO GATE. Infostellar has long pursued ground infrastructure expansion to improve satellite operations efficiency and flexibility. We expect this partnership to accelerate the identification of new ground station sites and facilitate infrastructure development aligned with spaceport collaboration. Together, we will contribute to the growth of space infrastructure both in Japan and globally.”
About ASTRO GATE Inc.
ASTRO GATE supports spaceport and surrounding area development, offering both software and hardware solutions to foster new opportunities for humanity. The company provides end-to-end services from spaceport planning to operations, rocket launch support, and consulting services to create space-related businesses. In 2024, ASTRO GATE facilitated the launch of three rockets from Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture, managing site coordination and regulatory approvals.
Learn more: https://astrogate.jp/
About Infostellar
Infostellar, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading provider of Ground Segment as a Service (GSaaS) solutions, specializing in GSaaS, satellite antenna hosting and dedicated satellite antenna services in the Asia-Pacific region.
Infostellar empowers satellite and spacecraft operators with a global ecosystem and partner network, enabling seamless ground segment support. Infostellar provides flexible and scalable ground station services enabled by our cloud platform, StellarStation, which virtualizes ground station networks.
Infostellar also provides support for the ground segment operations necessary for satellite operations, such as radio license acquisition and frequency coordination operations. By lowering the barriers to entry in the ground segment, Infostellar empowers new space businesses to build better missions and improve the quality of their service. Infostellar also provides:
Hosting:
Infostellar owns and operates a teleport in Taiki, Hokkaido, a location strategically chosen for its suitability for spacecraft communications. Our Taiki site boasts high-speed fiber connectivity, dual redundant power supplies with UPS, and secure electronics and data facilities. We are expanding our presence with new sites in Central and Southern Japan.
Dedicated Ground Segment Services:
We offer dedicated antenna resources to satellite and ground network operators. This includes hosting customer-owned antennas and providing Infostellar-owned dedicated antennas at our Asia-Pacific hosting locations. We also manage all logistics and related services, including communication infrastructure, maintenance, and local regulatory compliance.
Media Contacts
ASTRO GATE Inc.
Email: info@astrogate.jp
Infostellar Inc.
PR Team: pr@istellar.com
