Polaris Intelligence
Polaris
Intelligence
AboutNational IntelligenceOrganizationsProductsMissionsSpacecraftConstellationsForecastsLatest Information
Explore
© Polaris Intelligence 2026Admin

iQPS (Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space)

JP
commercialFounded 2005
Japan
Admin Edit

All verified mentions of this organization in source documents.

The Qatar Investment Authority, IQT, Mitsui & Co., MUFG, and Nikon Corporation participated in Vast Space’s financing round.

Mentioned as: IQTOrg RelationshipMar 9, 2026Vast Secures $500M in Series A and Debt Financing to Accelerate Commercial Space Station Production

Vast’s Series A financing round was led by Balerion Space Ventures and included IQT, the Qatar Investment Authority, Mitsui, MUFG, Nikon, Stellar Ventures, Space Capital, Earthrise Ventures, and company founder Jed McCaleb.

Mentioned as: IQTOrg RelationshipMar 5, 2026Latest News

The planned Rocket Lab launch trajectory matches trajectories flown on launches for Synspective, iQPS, and BlackSky.

Mentioned as: iQPSTechnical ProductMar 4, 2026Additional hazard area's have appeared, and they indicate launch is now scheduled for NET March 5th (tomorrow) between 22:15 and 01:50 UTC. No word from Rocket Lab yet. With their launch cadence increasing, these very late announcements are occuring more often.

The HASTE trajectory for the DART-AE launch matched trajectories flown on launches for Synspective, iQPS, and BlackSky.

Mentioned as: iQPSTechnical ProductFeb 28, 2026After a few delays and holds, Rocket Lab successfully launched Hypersonix' DART-AE last night aboard HASTE! Rocket Lab's next launch is scheduled for NET March 4th per hazard area's. The trajectory matches with those flown on launches for Synspective, iQPS, and BlackSky.

iQPS confirmed mission success with the deployment of its satellite.

Mentioned as: iQPS (Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space)Narrative GeneralDec 21, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: MISSION SUCCESS! Payload deployment confirmed for iQPS's satellite to a 575 km orbit 🛰️🚀

Rocket Lab successfully launched their "The Wisdom God Guides" mission with iQPS' QPS-SAR-15 satellite named "SUKUNAMI-I."

Mentioned as: iqpsTechnical ProductDec 21, 2025Rocket Lab successfully launched their "The Wisdom God Guides" mission with iQPS' QPS-SAR-15 satellite named "SUKUNAMI-I" earlier today. This was their 21st and final launch of the year, breaking their previous launch record of 16 by more then 30%!

The payload for the upcoming mission is expected to be QPS-SAR-15 for iQPS.

Mentioned as: iQPSTechnical ProductDec 19, 2025According to Rocket Lab's Launch Safety page, they have yet another launch coming up in a few days! This mission is named "The Wisdom God Guides", and is scheduled for NET December 21st at 06:12 UTC. The mission name suggests the payload will be QPS-SAR-15 for iQPS.

Rocket Lab plans six more Electron flights to further develop the iQPS constellation in low Earth orbit.

Mentioned as: iQPS (Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space)Narrative GeneralNov 6, 2025Electron Launch Expands iQPS Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellite Network

This mission for iQPS demonstrates the pinpoint accuracy required for customers to grow their constellations.

Mentioned as: iQPS (Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space)Narrative GeneralNov 6, 2025Electron Launch Expands iQPS Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellite Network

The successful launch of QPS-SAR-14 'YACHIHOKO-I' marks iQPS's fifth successful launch in 2025.

Mentioned as: iQPSTechnical ProductNov 6, 2025Electron Launch Expands iQPS Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellite Network

iQPS is the customer for the upcoming launch.

Mentioned as: iQPS (Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space)Narrative GeneralNov 5, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: It’s a beautiful day for a rocket launch. Preparations are underway at LC-1 for Electron’s next launch for @QPS_Inc. 🚀Mission Name: “The Nation God Navigates” 🎯 Customer: iQPS 🛰️ Payload: QPS-SAR-14 or YACHIHOKO-I 🌏 Orbit: 575km LEO 📍 Launch Site: Pad B, LC-1

Rocket Lab aims to support six more dedicated iQPS missions set to launch on Electron in 2026 and beyond.

Mentioned as: iqpsTechnical ProductNov 5, 2025Rocket Lab launches “The Nation God Navigates” to join SAR constellation for Japan

iQPS aims to build a constellation of 36 SAR satellites that will provide near-real-time images of Earth every 10 minutes.

Mentioned as: iQPS (Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space)Narrative GeneralNov 5, 2025Rocket Lab launches “The Nation God Navigates” to join SAR constellation for Japan

The Nation God Navigates was the sixth mission deployed on Electron for iQPS.

Mentioned as: iQPS (Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space)Narrative GeneralNov 5, 2025Rocket Lab launches “The Nation God Navigates” to join SAR constellation for Japan

Preparations are underway at LC-1 for Electron’s next launch for iQPS.

Mentioned as: iQPS (Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space)Narrative GeneralNov 5, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: It’s a beautiful day for a rocket launch. Preparations are underway at LC-1 for Electron’s next launch for @QPS_Inc. 🚀Mission Name: “The Nation God Navigates” 🎯 Customer: iQPS 🛰️ Payload: QPS-SAR-14 or YACHIHOKO-I 🌏 Orbit: 575km LEO 📍 Launch Site: Pad B, LC-1

The next dedicated launch for iQPS’ constellation will deploy the QPS-SAR-14 satellite or YACHIHOKO-I to a 575 km low Earth orbit (LEO).

Mentioned as: iQPS (Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space)Org RelationshipNov 4, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Wet Dress Rehearsal complete and we are GO for our upcoming launch attempt for “The Nation God Navigates” for @QPS_Inc. Our next dedicated launch for iQPS’ constellation will deploy their QPS-SAR-14 satellite or YACHIHOKO-I to a 575km LEO. Launch window opens: 🚀 8:45 am NZDT, Nov 6 🚀 4:45 am JST, Nov 6 🚀 19:45 UTC, Nov 5 🚀 2:45 pm ET, Nov 5 🚀 11:45 am PT, Nov 5

The mission will carry iQPS' QPS-SAR-14 satellite, nicknamed 'YACHIHOKO-I'.

Mentioned as: iQPSTechnical ProductNov 4, 2025Rocket Lab is ready for their next launch tomorrow at 19:45 UTC! The mission is named "The Nation God Navigates", and will carry iQPS' QPS-SAR-14 satellite nicknamed "YACHIHOKO-I". This will be their 16th launch this year, which will tie their record from last year.

iQPS aims to build a constellation of 36 SAR satellites providing near-real-time images of Earth every 10 minutes.

Mentioned as: iqpsTechnical ProductNov 3, 2025Rocket Lab ready to launch Japan’s “The Nation God Navigates” satellite

Rocket Lab previously launched missions for iQPS including 'The Moon God Awakens' in December 2023 and four others in 2025.

Mentioned as: iQPS (Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space)Org RelationshipNov 3, 2025Rocket Lab ready to launch Japan’s “The Nation God Navigates” satellite

Six more dedicated iQPS missions are scheduled to launch on Electron in 2026 and beyond.

Mentioned as: iQPS (Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space)Narrative GeneralNov 3, 2025Rocket Lab ready to launch Japan’s “The Nation God Navigates” satellite
Page1of6