Infostellar to Represent Leaf Space to Japanese Satellite Operators
Milan, Italy: Leaf Space, a leading provider of ground segment-as-a-service (GSaaS) for satellite operators, and Infostellar, a pioneering cloud-based ground segment aggregator, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize a strategic partnership.
Under the terms of the agreement, Infostellar will become the exclusive representative of Leaf Space in the Japanese market, responsible for marketing, business development, and channel engagement with satellite operators.
This collaboration combines Leaf Space’s robust, globally distributed ground station network and state-of-the-art mission management software with Infostellar’s deep relationships, local market insight, and traction in Japan’s space ecosystem. Together, the two firms aim to accelerate satellite operators’ access to high-performance ground connectivity, simplify mission operations, and expand service offerings for both parties.
Key elements of the MOU include:
- Exclusive Representation in Japan
Infostellar will have exclusive rights to represent Leaf Space’s GSaaS services (e.g., Leaf Line, Leaf Key, etc.) to Japanese satellite or mission operators. Infostellar will lead all outbound sales, proposals, partner outreach, and account management in Japan, with coordination and support from Leaf Space. - Joint Go-to-Market Strategy
The parties will co-develop localized marketing campaigns, proposals, technical workshops, and promotional materials geared to customers. They may jointly host events or webinars to present Leaf Space’s ground services under Infostellar’s local brand presence. - Technical & Operational Integration
Leaf Space will integrate with Infostellar’s StellarStation to allow satellite operators seamless access to Leaf Space assets via Infostellar’s ground-station virtualization layer. Joint OKRs will be set for uptime, scheduling performance, service SLAs, and customer success.
“This partnership marks the beginning of a long and fruitful collaboration. Infostellar’s local expertise, combined with our state-of-the-art infrastructure and software, will bring Japanese operators seamless access to reliable, innovative ground segment services.” said Cristina Zanchi, CEO , Leaf Space.
“This MOU represents a milestone in Infostellar’s mission to expand access to world-class ground segment services. By representing Leaf Space exclusively in Japan, we can deliver broader service choices to our customers while ensuring seamless integration and support within the Japanese space ecosystem,” said Naomi Kurahra, CEO, Infostellar
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.
Infostellar’s cloud platform, StellarStation, virtualizes ground station networks, allowing satellite operators to access ground stations from various global service providers through a unified interface. StellarStation simplifies ground station access. After a one-time setup per mission, operators can access any ground station within the Infostellar network.
Visit Infostellar and StellarStation for more information.
About Leaf Space
Leaf Space operates a fully owned, globally distributed network of ground stations, offering satellite operators flexible and reliable spacecraft communication. Its Ground Segment-as-a-Service model streamlines TT&C and payload data transmissions through an intuitive API interface, proprietary smart scheduling software, and worldwide coverage. Founded in 2014, Leaf Space supports over 140 satellites in low Earth orbit.
www.leaf.space
Media Contacts:
Infostellar PR Team: pr@istellar.com
Leaf Space PR Team: info@leaf.space
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