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Infostellar and Leaf Space: A Strategic Partnership for Satellite Services

In an exciting development for the satellite service industry, Infostellar, a Tokyo-based provider of Ground Segment as a Service (GSaaS), has announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Leaf Space, a leading GSaaS provider headquartered in Lombardy, Italy. This partnership marks a significant milestone in Infostellar's mission to expand access to world-class ground station services in Japan.

With this agreement, Infostellar becomes the exclusive partner for Leaf Space in the Japanese market, responsible for marketing, sales activities, and developing partnerships aimed at servicing Japanese satellite operators. By leveraging Leaf Space's globally distributed and robust network of ground stations alongside Infostellar's established relationships and local expertise, the two companies aim to provide swift, high-performance ground station connections that simplify mission operations and expand service offerings for Japanese satellite operators.

Key Highlights of the MoU

Exclusive Representation in Japan

Infostellar is granted exclusive rights to offer various GSaaS services from Leaf Space, such as Leaf Line and Leaf Key, to satellite operators in Japan. Infostellar will lead sales efforts, proposal development, partnership creation, and account management, while Leaf Space will provide technical and operational support.

Joint Marketing Strategy

Both companies will collaboratively develop localized marketing initiatives, proposal activities, technical workshops, and promotional materials tailored for the Japanese market. They will also host joint events and webinars in Japan as necessary, showcasing Leaf Space's services alongside Infostellar's brand presence.

Integration of Technology and Operations

Leaf Space's network will be integrated with Infostellar's StellarStation, allowing seamless access for Japanese satellite operators to Leaf Space's ground station assets. Both companies will set shared goals around operational efficiency, scheduling performance, service-level agreements, and customer satisfaction with a focus on enhancing quality standards.

Future Business Developments

Looking ahead, Leaf Space is considering further investments in Japan, such as the establishment of new ground stations and regional infrastructure. The partnership with Infostellar is envisioned to enhance service capabilities, reduce latency, and address the unique orbital areas relevant to the Japanese market.

Comments from Leadership

Naomi Kurahara, CEO of Infostellar:
"This MoU represents a significant milestone in Infostellar's mission to expand access to world-class ground station services. By exclusively representing Leaf Space in Japan, we can offer our customers a more diverse range of services while ensuring smooth integration and robust support within the Japanese space ecosystem."

Cristina Zanchi, CEO of Leaf Space:
"We are thrilled to partner with Infostellar as we deepen our presence in the Japanese market. Infostellar possesses extensive local knowledge and established relationships, alongside an impressive platform capability that will expedite the introduction of Leaf Space's ground station services, ultimately supporting the growth of satellite programs in Japan."

About Infostellar

Infostellar is a provider of GSaaS, facilitating satellite operations through a cloud platform known as StellarStation, which virtualizes ground station networks. They offer flexibility and scalability while supporting essential services like licensing and frequency coordination for satellite operations. By alleviating the complexity of establishing ground segments, Infostellar assists companies in developing missions and improving services that utilize satellites. The company was founded in 2016 in Tokyo and now has offices in the UK and the USA. For detailed information, visit Infostellar.

Additional Services Offered:

• - Hosting Services: Infostellar operates a teleport located in Taiki, Hokkaido, chosen for optimal communication with space vehicles. The site features high-speed fiber connectivity, redundant power supply with UPS, and secure electronic and data storage facilities, ensuring reliable operations. Plans to expand to new sites in central and southern Japan are also in progress.
• - Dedicated Ground Segment Services: Infostellar provides dedicated antenna resources for satellite operators and ground network operators, including hosting customer-owned antennas and offering Infostellar's own dedicated antennas (housed in Asia-Pacific). They also manage logistics and related services, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• - StellarStation: This flexible, scalable cloud-based platform allows satellite operators to access ground stations worldwide with a singular setup. Ground station owners can monetize inactive periods by renting out capabilities to other satellite operators. For more details, visit StellarStation.

About Leaf Space

Leaf Space operates a proprietary network of decentralized ground stations globally, delivering flexible and reliable communication services to satellite operators. Utilizing the GSaaS model, it streamlines data transmission for telemetry, tracking, command (TT&C), and payloads through an intuitive API interface and proprietary smart scheduling software. Founded in 2014, Leaf Space currently supports communication for over 140 low Earth orbit satellites. For more information, visit Leaf Space.