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IHI
IHI
IHI develops the IHI satellite constellation (SAR), as cataloged by NewSpace Index.
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Company News
IHI explores Kuva hyperspectral satellites for Japan’s multi-sensor constellationSpaceNews / Jul 21, 2026
Japan’s IHI is considering adding next-generation hyperspectral satellites from Finnish startup Kuva Space to its planned 100-strong, multi-sensor sovereign Earth observation constellation.
The post IHI explores Kuva hyperspectral satellites for Japan’s multi-sensor constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.IHI SAT2 hyperspectral CubeSat enters orbit to support forest monitoring and carbon dataSpaceDaily / Dec 12, 2025Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 12, 2025
IHI-SAT2, a hyperspectral 6U CubeSat built by Kongsberg NanoAvionics for Japan's IHI Corporation, has reached orbit and established two-way communications shortly after deployment from a SpaceX Falcon 9 on the Transporter-15 rideshare mission launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on 28 November 2025. The mission is intended as a step toward IHI's planned Earth observation constFinland’s Iceye secures Japanese contract as it advances international expansion, new satellite rangesSpaceNews / Nov 21, 2025
WARSAW, Poland — Finnish SAR constellation operator Iceye and Japan’s aerospace and defense company IHI Corporation recently signed a deal to develop an Earth observation satellite constellation for security, civilian and commercial use. Under the latest deal, IHI Corporation ordered four satellites and an associated image acquisition system from Iceye, with the option to purchase […]
The post Finland’s Iceye secures Japanese contract as it advances international expansion, new satellite ranges appeared first on SpaceNews.Japan’s IHI expands constellation plans with SatVu thermal imaging partnershipSpaceNews / Sep 10, 2025
Japan’s IHI is broadening its push to build a sovereign Earth observation constellation, partnering with U.K.-based SatVu to explore adding thermal imaging satellites alongside radar and other sensors already in the works.
The post Japan’s IHI expands constellation plans with SatVu thermal imaging partnership appeared first on SpaceNews.
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RESEARCH_REPORTNewSpace Index commercial satellite constellations
RESEARCH_REPORTNewSpace Index small satellite launchers
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Wikidata lists IHI Corporation as parent organization of IHI Aerospace.
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