Mitsubishi Electric: JAXA, Small Demonstration Satellite 2 order: Small satellite constellation operation
Mitsubishi Electric / JAXA
Small satellite constellation operation:
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has been selected by JAXA as a prime manufacturer of the “Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration Program Small Demonstration Satellite 2”.
Small demonstration satellite No. 2:
Through the development of the second small demonstration satellite, we will establish “design, manufacturing, and operation technology for a 100kg-class small standard satellite platform * 1.” “
It will also contribute to the realization of services by building a small satellite constellation * 2.
* 1: Standardized part of the satellite configuration that plays a key role such as attitude control and power supply
* 2: A method of achieving a single function or service by linking multiple satellites
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