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Axelspace, Synspective win imagery contracts with SKY Perfect JSAT, Mitsui and Mitsubishi Electric for Japan MoD Tri‑Sat project

Axelspace and Synspective finalised agreements with SKY Perfect JSAT, Mitsui Bussan Aerospace and Mitsubishi Electric to provide optical and SAR imagery for a Japanese Ministry of Defense Tri‑Sat constellation. The contracts place commercial microsatellite imagery providers directly into Japan’s defence ISR supply chain.

Discovered 2026-02-20T03:13:41.773954-08:00 | 2026-02-20T03:13:41.773954-08:00

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  • Axelspace and Synspective signed contracts to supply optical and SAR data for a Japan MoD Tri‑Sat constellation, formally integrating commercial imagery firms into a national military ISR programme ([source:613bb5c7-f671-4f28-a390-812e0b39a5d1]).

  • The deals involve major industrial partners (SKY Perfect JSAT, Mitsui, Mitsubishi Electric) and come as Synspective moves to industrialise SAR production — the companys shares have doubled over 12 months and reported a ~4% recent results uptick — underscoring commercial market momentum and industrial commitment to the programme ([source:e5fc417e-2ae9-4dec-adf1-29cdbedb5812], [source:0e425ca3-e401-4f47-86f2-7b6d97e218e5]).

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