Synspective Inc., a leading provider of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite data and analytics solutions, announced the execution of the service contract and total contract value for the Ministry of Defense’s Satellite Constellation Project. The Satellite Constellation Project is a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) through which the Ministry of Defense will leverage private-sector expertise to build and operate a satellite constellation capable of delivering persistent imagery intelligence in support of Japan’s defense posture. This announcement follows the December 25, 2025, notice regarding the selection of project operators.
As a partner company to Tri-Sat Constellation Co., Ltd., a Special Purpose Company (SPC) established by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, and Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Synspective confirms that the service contract for the Satellite Constellation Project has been officially executed with the Ministry of Defense. The total contract value between the Ministry of Defense and TriSat for this project is 283.1 billion yen (Incl. tax).
Project Contract Details (Ministry of Defense – Tri-Sat Constellation)
| Project Name | Satellite constellation project |
| Client | Ministry of Defense |
| Prime Contractor | Tri-Sat Constellation Co., Ltd. Investing Company: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. |
| Partner Companies | Synspective Inc. Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. Axelspace Corporation Mitsui Bussan Aerospace Co., Ltd. |
| Scope of Work | Acquisition of image data from a satellite constellation Operation of dedicated ground facilities General management and related tasks |
| Contract Value | 283.1 billion yen (Incl. tax) |
| Project Period | From February 19, 2026, to March 31, 2031 |
Under this agreement, Synspective has entered into a subcontract with the SPC and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation for the acquisition of small-SAR satellite imagery data. Synspective’s contract value between Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and TriSat under this agreement is 105.6 billion yen (Incl. tax).
Subcontract Details (Tri-Sat Constellation – Mitsubishi Electric Corporation – Synspective)
| Project Name | Imagery Data Acquisition Service Subcontract |
| Contracting Parties | Tri-Sat Constellation Co., Ltd. (Investing Company: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, Mitsui & Co., Ltd.) Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Synspective Inc. |
| Scope of Work | Acquisition of image data from a satellite constellation and related operations |
| Contract Value | 105.6 billion yen (Incl. tax) |
| Project Period | From February 19, 2026, to March 31, 2031 |
As a partner company, Synspective will contribute SAR satellite imagery data to the project, working closely with all participating organizations to advance the program while strengthening national security and enhancing Japan’s industrial competitiveness.