Mitsubishi Electric: JAXA, Small Demonstration Satellite 2 order: Small satellite constellation operation

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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http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2018/08/20180823_tricom_j.html