iQPS

Constellation area	SAR, Earth Observation
Constellation info	3.6m diameter large deployable parabolic antenna with only 15kg of weight.
Constellation state	Launches ongoing
Launched satellites	14
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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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
Nation	Japan
Founded	2005

Last modified: 2026-01-14

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