SKY Perfect JSAT Signs Contracts with SpaceX for Two Launches of Next-Gen Communication Satellites
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SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings Inc. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President: Eiichi Yonekura) today announces that SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President & Chief Executive Officer; Eiichi Yonekura, “SKY Perfect JSAT”) has selected SpaceX to launch its communications satellites “JSAT-31” and “JSAT-32.” The agreement has been finalized, and together with the previously contracted “Superbird-9,” a total of three satellites are scheduled for sequential launches starting in 2027.
From left: Communications satellites JSAT-31, JSAT-32, and Superbird-9
“JSAT-31” and “Superbird-9” are fully flexible satellites equipped with a fully digitalized communications payload, enabling dynamic adjustments of coverage areas and transmission capacity even after launch in orbit. Over Japan and the Asia-Pacific region, they will provide high-capacity and highly flexible satellite communication services for more than 15 years, meeting diverse customer needs. In addition, the introduction of “JSAT-32” will significantly enhance Ka-band capacity. This will double the total communications capacity currently provided by our fleet of 17 geostationary satellites, strengthening our ability to respond to growing mobility demands — including in-flight connectivity and National Security Field — and delivering more effective and efficient multi-band communication services to our customers.
SpaceX has a proven track record of frequent and reliable launches. These new contracts build upon the longstanding relationship between SKY Perfect JSAT and SpaceX, having previously completed multiple missions together that have driven market transformation, including “JCSAT-2B” and “JSAT-144C” in 2016 and “JCSAT-1C” in 2019. We will continue to pursue innovative initiatives ahead of the “JSAT-31”, “JSAT-32”, and “Superbird-9” missions, paving the way for the future of space communications.
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1) Communications Satellite “JSAT-31”
1. Satellite Bus | Thales Alenia Space : Space INSPIRE platform |
2. Satellite Specification | (2) Primary Coverage : Japan, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Island |
2) Communications Satellite “JSAT-32”
1. Satellite Bus | Thales Alenia Space: Spacebus 4000 B2 |
2. Satellite Specification | (1) Frequency bands: Ku and Ka |
3) Communications Satellite “Superbird-9”
1. Satellite Bus | Airbus Defence and Space: OneSat |
2. Satellite Specification | (1) Frequency bands: Ku and Ka |
Related Links
■Press Release: March 10, 2025
SKY Perfect JSAT Selects Thales Alenia Space to build "JSAT-32" Communications Satellite
https://en.skyperfectjsat.space/en/news/_jsat-32Press Release: May 27, 2024
SKY Perfect JSAT selects Thales Alenia Space to build a new cutting-edge software-defined satellite "JSAT-31"
https://en.skyperfectjsat.space/en/news/sky_perfect_jsat_selects_thales_alenia_space_to_build_a_new_cutting-edge_software-defined_satellite_Press Release: August 18, 2022
SKY Perfect JSAT signed Launch Service Contract for Superbird-9 satellite with SpaceX
https://en.skyperfectjsat.space/en/news/superbird-9_spacexPress Release: March 25, 2021
SKY Perfect JSAT signs contract with Airbus to build Superbird-9 telecommunications satelliteIntroduction Movie of Superbird-9
https://youtu.be/Assn1R-8lqY?si=v_QmPf7veq7Q0ecZ
■Company Overview
SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation
Representative Director, President & Chief Executive Officer: Eiichi Yonekura
Established: November 10, 1994
Capital: 50,083 million yen
Headquarters: 1-8-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Business Overview: Positioning ourselves as “Space Business Pioneers,” SKY Perfect JSAT operates two core businesses: Space and Media. In Space Business, we provide satellite communication services using geostationary satellites and are actively developing our Space Intelligence Business, which leverages satellite data. We have also decided to own low Earth orbit (LEO) Earth observation satellites, expanding our services into diverse fields including national security.
In our Media Business, we provide broadcasting and distribution services through “SKY PerfecTV!”, along with B2B media solutions, and fiber-optic retransmission services. We are also expanding into the global IP content market to further diversify our business.
SKY Perfect JSAT Group Website: https://www.skyperfectjsat.space/en
Space Business Website: https://www.skyperfectjsat.space/jsat/en/
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