Space Compass Sign MOU to Explore Multi-Orbit Optical Data Relay Collaboration
with JSAT International and Apolink
SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President & Chief Executive Officer: Eiichi Yonekura) announces that Space Compass Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Directors Co-CEO: Hiromi Komatsu, Shigehiro Hori), an equity-method affiliate of the Company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with JSAT International Inc. and Apolink to jointly explore the technical and commercial feasibility of multi-orbit optical data relay services, as follows.
Apolink Space Compass Corporation JSAT International Inc.
Apolink, Space Compass, and JSAT International Sign MOU to Explore Multi-Orbit Optical Data Relay Collaboration
Palo Alto, CA/Tokyo/Washington, DC - April 13, 2026 Apolink, Space Compass Corporation, and JSAT International Inc. announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly explore the technical and commercial feasibility of multi-orbit optical data relay services.
Under the MOU, the three companies will conduct a collaborative study on interconnectivity between Apolink's low Earth orbit (LEO) data relay network and Space Compass's GEO based optical data relay service. The study will focus on assessing potential concepts for LEO-GEO optical inter-satellite links, leveraging each party's complementary capabilities to be later introduced to the market. The MOU is non-binding and reflects the parties' shared intent to explore future cooperation, including possible demonstrations, subject to further evaluation and mutual agreement.
About Apolink
Apolink is a Palo Alto-based space communications company building a next generation data relay network designed to provide real-time, low latency connectivity for satellites in low Earth orbit. By enabling efficient data aggregation and relay through its hybrid RF-optical inter-satellite link (ISL) architecture, Apolink aims to support scalable and resilient space infrastructure for a wide range of applications. https://apolink.space
About Space Compass Corporation
Space Compass is a joint venture between NTT, a global Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company, and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, Asia's largest satellite operator. The company was established to develop the Space Integrated Computing Network, a new multi-orbital, optical communication-based independent space infrastructure designed to address social challenges. https://space-compass.com/en/
About JSAT International Inc.
JSAT International Inc. is a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, providing GEO satcom services across the Americas and APAC through its Horizons satellite fleet. Beyond satcom, the company serves as the JSAT Group's U.S. collaboration hub, supporting partnerships and strategic investment with innovative space startups and advancing the Group's expansion into multi-orbit connectivity, Earth observation, space situational awareness (SSA), and optical data relay. https://www.jsati.com/
This project is one of the initiatives of space business brand under NTT Group's "NTT C89" and SKY Perfect JSAT's
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SKY Perfect JSAT Corp, formerly SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings Inc, is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the space business and media business. The Company operates through two business segments. The Space segment provides communication services to government agencies, public organizations, domestic and international companies, and mobile entities using communication satellites, and also provides satellite links to broadcasters operating various channels of pay multi-channel broadcasting. It also develops space intelligence services, including services that analyze and provide data such as images and location information obtained from satellites. The Media segment provides SKY! and SKY! Premium Service, which offer channels on digital television using satellites. As a platform operator, it also handles customer management, advertising and promotion of pay multi-channel broadcasting, and the digitalization and encryption of broadcast signals. It also provides broadcasting services.
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