Additional New Theme for Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration-3
January 22, 2021 (JST)
National Research & Development Agency
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is promoting “Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration Program”, in which small satellites are used to perform orbital demonstrations of new key components and technologies in a timely and affordable manner. This program is part of JAXA’s efforts to assist the development of the innovative fundamental technologies for satellites as stated in the Basic Plan on Space Policy of the Government of Japan.
We are pleased to announce that another demonstration theme described below has been selected to this program.
Please see Appendix for the updated list of demonstration themes, including the new additional theme, which will be loaded in the Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration-3.
We will proceed with preparations for the launch, such as the conclusion of necessary agreements, technological adjustment, and the safety reviews.
Details
1. New additional demonstration theme
| Category | Demonstration type | Theme name | Proposer organization (representative) |
Main selection reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsatellite | 3 | Demonstration of space tether technology for debris capture | Shizuoka University (NOHMI Masahiro) |
The business for recycling debris has novelty. The collaboration with space venture companies is also expected to help promote continuous HR development. |
Demonstration type 3: Demonstration of new technology/concept based on a new space application business vision that will create a new Japanese/international space application market
2. Related websites
“Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration Program”
https://www.kenkai.jaxa.jp/eng/research/innovative/innovative.html
“Additional New Theme for Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration-3”
https://www.kenkai.jaxa.jp/kakushin/news/202101_1.html (Japanese only)
Appendix
Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration-3 On-orbit Demonstration Themes
| Category | Demonstration type | Theme name | Proposer organization (representative) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts, components, subsystems | 4 | On-orbit demonstration of 920 MHz band IoT platform that uses satellite MIMO technology | Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (YAMASHITA Fumihiro) |
| 4 | Software-defined radio that enables flexible satellite development | NEC Space Technologies, Ltd. (TSUCHIYA Masaharu) |
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| 4 | On-orbit evaluation and model-based development of a commercial GPU | Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (HIRAKURI Shinya) |
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| 4 | On-orbit demonstration of an ultra-compact integrated propulsion system that uses water as a propellant | Pale Blue Inc. (ASAKAWA Jun) |
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| 1 | On-orbit demonstration and performance evaluation of a pulsed plasma thruster (PPT) for small satellites | Advanced Technology Institute, LLC (SUGIKI Mitsuteru) |
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| 1 | On-orbit demonstration of membrane deployment deorbit mechanism for microsatellites | Axelspace Corporation (KAWAMURA Tomohiro) |
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| 2 | Demonstration of a lightweight, membrane deployment structure with power generation and antenna functions for Society 5.0 | SAKASE ADTECH CO., LTD. (SAKAI Yoshiharu) |
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| Microsatellite | 3 | Development of a micro-satellite system for space science and engineering, and X-ray observation of gravitational wave sources | Kanazawa University (YAGITANI Satoshi) |
| 3 | Demonstration of multi-spectral ocean observation technology that uses an ultra-low cost high-accuracy attitude control bus system | Tokyo Institute of Technology (YATSU Yoichi) |
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| 3 | Demonstration of space tether technology for debris capture | Shizuoka University (NOHMI Masahiro) |
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| CubeSat | 2 | Rotation and separation of microsatellites to deploy their constellation | Nagoya University (Takaya Inamori) |
| 2 | On-orbit demonstration aimed at expanding space application of commercial semiconductor devices and general-purpose equipment | Kyushu Institute of Technology (MASUI Hirokazu) |
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| 3 | Demonstration of technology for a marine observation data collection satellite equipped with a directional antenna with ultra-high precision attitude control; Sustainable space engineer development; and Demonstration of a network-based satellite development scheme | National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), Yonago College (TOKUMITSU Masahiro) |
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| 4 | Demonstration of integral molding technology for satellite housing | Waseda University (MIYASHITA Tomoyuki) |
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| 1 | Demonstration of technology for a multi-spectral camera for CubeSat | Future Science Institute (SATORI Shin) |
Demonstration type 1: Demonstration of technology that dramatically improves price competitiveness, performance, and functions of Japanese satellite-related equipment and parts
Demonstration type 2: Demonstration of new technology/concept that is expected to expand space application and create new innovations
Demonstration type 3: Demonstration of new technology/concept based on a new space application business vision that will create a new Japanese/international space application market
Demonstration type 4: Demonstration of a flexible satellite development technique for, or innovative technology for challenging missions/systems of satellites to achieve their short-term development, cost reduction, and sophistication