Who We Are

Mission

By powering innovative satellite laser technology, Orbital Lasers is shaping a better future for humanity and society in this great era of space exploration

At Orbital Lasers, we are dedicated to providing innovative solutions with satellite laser technology, tackling challenges from Earth to Space.
Our goal is to create a sustainable and prosperous future.
From everyday applications to deep space exploration, we strive to unlock new possibilities and drive progress for humanity’s future.

Core Technology

Compact but Most Powerful, Highly Efficient Laser in the World

The world’s most powerful compact space laser with peak power more than
10 times that of conventional space lasers.

  • Most Compact Means
    Most Economical

  • Total Weight

  • Cost

Comparison with Conventional Satellites*2

Currently*1, the substantial heat generated by conventional space lasers has restricted their use only to large satellites or space stations. But now, Orbital Lasers is developing a compact, highly efficient space laser that can be mounted on small satellites.

This innovative technology allows a reduction in the weight of laser-equipped satellites by more than 70% and cuts manufacturing costs by more than 90%, compared to the current large-scale systems*2.

This breakthrough enables the deployment of a constellation of small LiDAR satellites, offering precise altitude measurements anywhere in the world, customized for various applications.

*1 As of 2024
*2 In-house analysis based on data from NASA’s ICESat-2.

Teams

  • 福島 忠徳

    Representative Director and CEO

    Tadanori Fukushima

    Joined SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation in 2005.
    Gained 14 years of experience in satellite operations, including project management for geostationary communication satellite operational readiness, low-orbit operation design, and collision avoidance operations.
    In 2019, launched a project to solve the space debris problem using lasers through the company’s first internal startup program.
    In 2020, established a research and development team at RIKEN for space lasers and served as the team leader concurrently.
    In January 2024, founded Orbital Lasers Inc. and became its CEO.

  • Director and CFO

    Yoshiyuki Muramatsu

    Joined Itochu Corporation in 1993.
    Led new business development and investment projects in the IT sector within the Information Industry Business Department for many years.
    Served as a partner and director at Itochu Technology Ventures, managing fund operations and investment activities.
    Also contributed to the planning of startup support policies and subsidy programs at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
    In April 2024, joined Orbital Lasers as CFO.

  • Technical Advisor

    Keichi Hirako, Prof

    Joined Toshiba Corporation in 1978.
    Worked on control system development for satellite attitude and mission equipment pointing direction, and later led subsystem and system integration and project management for large satellite development.
    Joined JAXA in 2002 and managed projects including supersonic experimental aircraft and small demonstration satellites.
    After retiring from JAXA in 2014, worked at Keio University and the University of Tokyo.
    Joined Orbital Lasers as Technical Advisor in April 2024.

  • Chief Business Officer（CBO）

    Teppei Kato

    Joined JSAT Corporation (now SKY Perfect JSAT) in 2007, handling planning and sales of satellite communication services for domestic, Asian, and U.S. markets.
    Later engaged in investment activities and strategy formulation for creating new businesses in the NewSpace sector.
    In 2021, led a major investment in a Japanese space venture and contributed to the company’s IPO through strategy formulation and execution.
    Joined Orbital Lasers in April 2024, overseeing overall business development and promotion.

  • Acting Head of Technical Development

    Masayuki Maruyama,
    Ph.D.

    Began working at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in 2002, engaging in laser development and earning a Ph.D. in Engineering.
    Received the Presentation Encouragement Award from the Japan Society of Applied Physics and the Excellent Presentation Award from the Laser Society of Japan.
    After working at ventures and RIKEN, took on the role of lead developer for space lasers at Orbital Lasers.
    Serves as a specialist investigator at the National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTEP) and as an expert member of the Satellite Earth Observation Consortium.

  • Technical Development Team

    Yusuke Okabayashi

    Joined RIKEN in 2019, working on the development of mid-infrared solid-state lasers in the Mid-infrared Laser Source Development Team under the Baton Zone Research Promotion Program.
    In 2023, joined Horiba Ltd., where he developed gas analyzers using mid-infrared lasers.
    Joined Orbital Lasers in July 2024 to work on laser development for space debris removal.

  • Technical Development Team

    Shigeru Yanagawa

    Joined Sigma Koki Co., Ltd. in 1996, gaining experience in optical polishing, optical thin films, and the startup of overseas subsidiaries, as well as production management.
    Specialized in the manufacture of optical components for lasers, with 17 years of experience, and later spent 11 years in sales, providing customer solutions based on his manufacturing expertise.
    Joined Orbital Lasers in July 2024.

  • Technical Development Team

    Koichiro Katagiri

    Joined Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Corporation in 1990, working on mechanical design for satellite payloads and subsystems.
    Specialized in system configuration and integration design for geostationary satellites and participated in conceptual design and launch site operations.
    An expert in top-down satellite design using 3D-CAD, having led the creation of numerous satellite system models.
    Joined Orbital Lasers in July 2024.

  • Technical Development Team

    Yuki Itaya

    Joined SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation in 2018.
    Worked at the satellite control center, managing communication lines for geostationary communication satellites and developing communication quality monitoring systems.
    Gained experience in satellite communication service design and satellite procurement projects while concurrently participating in an internal startup program aimed at solving the space debris problem.
    Joined Orbital Lasers in January 2024.

  • Technical Development &
    Business Development Team

    Aditya Baraskar,
    Ph.D. Eng.

    After completing a Ph.D. in Engineering at Kyushu University in 2021, joined SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation’s debris removal project.
    Joined Orbital Lasers in April 2024 as Global Business Lead, responsible for building and promoting overseas business.
    Has served as a director at Entropy R&D India and has been involved in various startups, with experience in SSPS, ADR, and small satellite development.
    Has held roles as a founder, mentor, and investor in several startups.

  • Technical Development Team

    Tomoaki Fujihara

    Joined SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation in 2020.
    Gained experience in geostationary satellite circuit operations, circuit monitoring system development, and interference resolution. Concurrently participated in the debris removal project, contributing to the promotion of the debris removal business and engaging in tasks such as laser irradiation algorithm design and attitude control systems.
    Since 2023, has been conducting research on laser irradiation as a visiting researcher at RIKEN, the National Research and Development Institute.
    Joined Orbital Lasers in January 2024.

  • Technical Development Team

    Kenshin Nagamine

    Joined SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation in 2021.
    After working in procurement, construction, and maintenance of antenna and RF systems for ground stations, joined the space debris removal project.
    Involved in the development of motion state estimation systems for space debris.
    Joined Orbital Lasers in January 2024, focusing on image processing systems, LiDAR measurement systems, and onboard satellite computers.

Company Overview

  • Company Name

    Orbital Lasers Co., Ltd.

  • Address

    [ Headquarters ]
    1-8-1 AKASAKA INTERCITY AIR, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan

    [ R＆D center ]
    Kanagawa Science Park, R&D Building D642, 3-2-1 Sakado, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 213-0012, Japan

  • Directors

    Representative Director and CEO : Tadanori Fukushima
    Director : Toshihide Maeda
    Director and CFO : Yoshiyuki Muramatsu
    Auditor : Hiroshi Suzuki

  • Contact

    contact@orbital-lasers.com

  • Business Areas

    Space Debris Removal
    Satellite LiDAR Services