Space BD Completes 2025 Support for Small Satellite Deployment Business (J-SSOD) from ISS "Kibo"

Space BD Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Masatoshi Nagasakin, hereinafter referred to as "Space BD"), which provides comprehensive services in the space industry, announces that the on-orbit insertion of all six small satellites handed over for the 2025 fiscal year's J-SSOD (JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer) business from the ISS "Kibo" Japanese Experiment Module has been completed.

◾️Diverse Missions Showcase the Expanding Use of Space

The satellites released this time are carrying out a wide range of missions, from education, research, communication, and art, to advanced technology demonstrations and Earth observation. In addition to full-scale demonstrations and observations by universities and research institutions, they are enabling diverse space utilization, including human resource development projects in collaboration between high school students and universities, and initiatives by private organizations advocating for "space development as a hobby."

◾️Value Provided by Space BD

Space BD consistently supports the entire process leading up to satellite deployment, from securing deployment opportunities in J-SSOD to passing stringent safety and compatibility reviews.

Drawing on extensive experience gained from supporting numerous projects, we provide precise technical advice even for complex requirements. Leveraging our coordination capabilities and knowledge in diverse cases, including the development of initial satellites, we reduce the practical burden on operators and ensure smooth project execution. Moving forward, we will continue to broaden access to space utilization and support the challenges of everyone venturing into unknown territories as their best partner.

◾️List of Satellites Supported for Deployment

Satellite Name	Developer	Mission
GHS-01 (Raicho)	Gifu High School SAT Project, Gifu University	Camera Mission: - Captures images of the Earth from space in response to commands from the ground station and transmits the image data to the ground. Digitalker Mission: - Transmits messages stored on the satellite as analog FM audio signals from space. - Utilizes the satellite for exchange with high schools in Japan and abroad regarding satellite radio wave utilization.
STARS-Me2	Shizuoka University	Back to Newsroom (3)