iQPS

Constellation area	SAR, Earth Observation
Constellation info	3.6m diameter large deployable parabolic antenna with only 15kg of weight.
Constellation status	Launches ongoing
Launched satellites	8
Planned satellites	36
Form factor	Microsat
Manufacturer	In-house
First launch	2019
Notes	The launch is scheduled for lift-off in September 2023 and will carry iQPS’s QPS-SAR-5 satellite named “TSUKUYOMI-I” into orbit on a dedicated Electron mission from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand. The mission has been named “The Moon God Awakens” in acknowledgement of Tsukuyomi, the Japanese God of the Moon. Japanese satellite imagery startup iQPS surges 82% in Tokyo debut. As per @Megaconstellati on X: "Kleo Connect runs out of funds, lays off remaining Chinese employees effective April 30.", 2024-02-03.
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Company name	iQPS (Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space)
Oneliner	iQPS Inc.'s small SAR satellites can photograph observation points whenever needed, even at night or under bad weather conditions.
Funding	$90M+
Public	Traded
Location	Japan
Founded	2005

Last modified: 2024-09-30

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