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IHI Corporation is a Japanese engineering and manufacturing company with a significant presence in the space industry. It develops and produces rocket systems and components, including turbopumps, gas-jet systems, and solid rocket boosters, contributing to launch vehicles like the Epsilon, H-IIA, and H-IIB. IHI also manufactures spacecraft propulsion systems, satellite components, and equipment for the International Space Station, partnering with organizations like JAXA and Northrop Grumman. Key areas include space development, rocket propulsion, satellite technology, and space exploration.
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SatVu Co-Founder and CEO Anthony Baker expressed delight in partnering with IHI to bring thermal infrared satellite technology to Japan.
IHI is collaborating with ICEYE Oy to develop a constellation of up to 24 SAR satellites for Earth observation data.
IHI Corporation is collaborating with Global Satellite Vu Ltd to develop a satellite constellation to strengthen Japanese sovereign capability.
Takashi Makino is an External Director and Advisor at IHI Corporation.
IHI Corporation stated that the jointly developed satellites will utilize existing Northrop Grumman satellite buses.
Northrop Grumman and IHI Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding on 2023-03-15 to develop small, highly maneuverable satellites and other solutions to bolster Japan’s space domain awareness capabilities, particularly for geosynchronous orbit.
The Northrop Grumman–IHI collaboration is intended to achieve Japan’s goal of reinforcing space domain awareness capabilities and related infrastructure as stipulated in Japan’s National Defense Strategy released 2022-12-16.
IHI Corporation and Trimble are partnering to develop a retrofit system that addresses affordability and consistent reliability for autonomous operation of large-scale industrial equipment.
IHI Corporation can provide robust positioning for its autonomous fleet without additional site infrastructure, reducing capital expenditure and improving scalability.