ArkEdge Space Inc. has been selected for the FY2025 QZSS Utilization Demonstration Project that has been jointly organized by the Cabinet Office of Japan and Quasi-Zenith Satellite System Service Inc (QZSS). ArkEdge Space will deploy next-generation tide monitoring buoys across island nations in the Asia-Pacific region. Image: ArkEdge SpaceIn addition to the design, development, and operation of microsatellites, ArkEdge Space is focused on the practical integration of communications technologies such as IoT and [3] VDES (VHF Data Exchange System) to enable advanced observation and positioning solutions. Field operations are scheduled to start in November of 2025, with plans to host a regional seminar at the Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF). Through this project, ArkEdge Space seeks to contribute to the global adoption of Japan’s satellite positioning technology Michibiki and to the advancement of sustainable marine observation infrastructure using IoT-enabled satellite services.