(Finance) – The largest satellite operator of Asia Sky Perfect Jsat Corporation And Thales Alenia Spacea joint venture between Thales (67%) e Leonardo (33%), announced the signature of a contract for the realization of the satellite geostation for telecommunications “Jsat-32“. Operating in Ku and Ka frequency bandsJsat-32 will provide coverage on Japan and his surrounding seas, with new spots added for mobility applications. Jsat-32 will act as a future substitute for the existing Sky Perfect Jsat sine Sky Sky who provide communication and distribution services in Japan.
As the first contractor, Thales Alenia Space will be responsible of the design, production, tests and delivery of the satellite to the designated launch ramp. The company will also provide the associated land segment. With a launch mass of 3.7 tonsthe JSAT-32 satellite will be made on the platform Spacebus 4000b2 by Thales Alenia Space, renowned for its robustness, reliability and efficiency in time-to-market. The launch of the satellite is scheduled for 2027 and will be designed to have a life life in orbit over 15 years.
“Jsat -32 is part of our strategic investment, in line with our long -term plan for the renewal of the satellite fleet – said the president and CEO of Sky Perfect Jsat, Eiichi Yonekura – With its additional useful load in Banda Ka, Jsat-32 will improve our ability to meet the growing mobility needs, including national security ones. While we continue the supply of Jsat-31, we can’t wait to exploit the technology and proven experience of Thales Alenia Space “.
“I wish to sincerely thank Sky Perfect Jsat for renewing his trust in our company,” he said Hervé DerreyCEO of Thales Alenia Space. “Jsot-32 is the second satellite that we will deliver to Sky Perfect Jsat, after JSA-31 ordered in 2024. This new contract further underlines the success of our solid and tested Spacebus 4000 line of products, present in a total of 42 satellite programs, of which 16 based on the Spacebus 4000b2 product”.