Our Satellites
Our Micro-Satellites
Our micro-satellites are founded on the pioneering technology developed by the ISSL(Intelligent Space Systems Laboratory) at the University of Tokyo, which was among the first to successfully develop and operate a 1U CubeSat in 2003.
We deliver high performance in our micro-satellite platforms by synergizing advanced technologies from our lunar and deep space missions, alongside cutting-edge application payloads in Earth orbits.
3 Features
01. A flexible satellite system designed to handle a diverse range of missions.
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A flexible satellite system designed to handle a diverse range of missions.
Ensuring Reliability through Bus Standardization
By standardizing the bus through best practice and a proven record, the reliability and robustness of our satellite platform is ensured.
Modularization of Bus
Our bus is modularized, creating a clear separation between the bus and customized payloads, such as a multi-spectral optical camera for Earth observation missions.
Adaptable to a Variety of Mission Concepts
The bus and payload sections are connected via a Mission Interface that enables flexible design changes. By modifying only the interface, we minimize design alterations while maximizing our adaptability to a variety of mission concepts.
Furthermore, we have delivered success in development and operations across a wide range of applications, including Internet of Things (IoT) data collection, maritime data exchange, Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT), satellite remote sensing, lunar infrastructure, and deep space exploration.
02. Satellite Mass-Production
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Satellite Mass-Production
We adopt modern approaches throughout all production processes, from satellite design to assembly and integration testing, enabling streamlined mass production.
Satellite Testing Systems
We have established a process for testing and verification of both hardware and software using Software-In-the-Loop-Simulation (SILS) and Hardware-in-the-Loop-Simulation (HILS), delivering a realistic space environment representation.
※1 SILS：Software-In-the-Loop-Simulation
※2 HILS：Hardware-In-the-Loop Simulation
Production Information Management
We integrate and store all mission requirements, designs, components, and integration test results to ensure comprehensive data linkage throughout the production process.
03. An Open-Minded Space Development and Utilization Platform
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An Open-Minded Space Development and Utilization Platform
We leverage advanced satellite-related software and systems developed by the University of Tokyo Intelligent Space Systems Laboratory throughout the life-cycle of software development, from the creation of development and verification environments, to satellite operations and data analysis.
These software and systems, which have been developed seeking openness and standardization, facilitate smooth coordination among stakeholders and across satellite missions, and support flexible and efficient development, implementation, and operation of satellites.
Open-Sourcing Satellite-Related Systems
Our goal is to enable anyone to participate in satellite development and operations, anytime, anywhere. To achieve this, we are advancing technologies developed at the University of Tokyo, open-sourcing both the Earth and satellite system software, including on-board.
By doing so, we aim to reduce the complexity of interface adjustments between systems typical in traditional satellite development, as well as the additional workload that results from such adjustments. This approach supports smooth, cost-effective development and operations for satellite mission developers and operators.
Standardizing Communication Protocols between Space and Ground Station
We are working to reduce communication costs for satellite development and operations by standardizing communication protocols for interactions between the satellite and ground stations, regardless of the communication path used.
Our communication protocols, including their implementation, are publicly available. We encourage broad adoption, aiming to facilitate the seamless and effective integration of technologies developed by universities and research institutions into real-world applications.
Fostering a Community for Space Development and Utilization Platform Development
We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant developer community that brings together a diverse group of engineers, software developers and stakeholders from both space and non-space fields. Our efforts include making software open-source and standardizing protocols, as well as creating opportunities for collaboration among experts in advanced technologies and cutting-edge software development.
By leveraging recent advancements in AI and other state-of-the-art technologies, we aim to provide a robust foundation for the development of innovative and multi-purpose satellite systems and their associated applications.
