Announced details
Operation of low Earth orbit satellite constellations, Earth observation data and space infrastructure businesses
The number of satellites covered by maintenance and operations services increased from 3 to 8 in total. The new contract covers 5 satellites.
Approximately 3 years of maintenance and operations services for QPS研究所's small SAR satellites. Previously 3 satellites, and 8 in total including the latest additions.
SKY Perfect JSAT provides maintenance and operations services for QPS研究所's small SAR satellites under contract. It had previously operated 3 satellites and has now been contracted to operate 5 additional satellites.
Headquartered in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, the company is led by President and CEO Onishi Shunsuke (大西俊輔). It develops, manufactures and operates small SAR satellites, and aims to build a constellation of at least 36 small SAR satellites by 2030.
A ground station network deployed across Japan from east to west and north to south; scale: not disclosed
The company expects the expansion to contribute to the further development of its space infrastructure business, but the specific financial impact has not been disclosed.
The company does not address Contract Value / Offering price.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | Maintenance and operations of small SAR satellites |
| Counterparty | 株式会社QPS研究所 |
| Counterparty overview | Headquartered in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, the company is led by President and CEO Onishi Shunsuke (大西俊輔). It develops, manufactures and operates small SAR satellites, and aims to build a constellation of at least 36 small SAR satellites by 2030. |
| Relationship with the Company | SKY Perfect JSAT provides maintenance and operations services for QPS研究所's small SAR satellites under contract. It had previously operated 3 satellites and has now been contracted to operate 5 additional satellites. |
| Applicable area | Operation of low Earth orbit satellite constellations, Earth observation data and space infrastructure businesses |
| Location scale | A ground station network deployed across Japan from east to west and north to south; scale: not disclosed |
| Quantitative Effects | The number of satellites covered by maintenance and operations services increased from 3 to 8 in total. The new contract covers 5 satellites. |
| Usage history | Approximately 3 years of maintenance and operations services for QPS研究所's small SAR satellites. Previously 3 satellites, and 8 in total including the latest additions. |
| Impact on Business Performance | The company expects the expansion to contribute to the further development of its space infrastructure business, but the specific financial impact has not been disclosed. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Its approximately 3 years of maintenance and operations experience and reliability were highly valued. The expansion will also strengthen the operating framework for a low Earth orbit satellite constellation and advance its multi-orbit strategy.