Superbird-9 Japan's Next Generation Satellite System is a cutting-edge technology that's set to revolutionize the way we communicate.
The Superbird-9 satellite is designed to be more powerful and efficient than its predecessors, with a higher capacity to transmit data and support a wider range of services.
This next-generation satellite system will enable faster and more reliable connectivity for users across Japan, making it a game-changer for industries that rely heavily on communication, such as finance and healthcare.
With its advanced technology, Superbird-9 is poised to meet the growing demands of Japan's digital economy and provide a solid foundation for the country's future technological advancements.
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Superbird 9 Development
In March 2021, SKY Perfect JSAT selected Airbus to build the Superbird-9 satellite based on the OneSat product line.
Airbus will provide a turnkey solution, including the design and manufacture of the Superbird-9 spacecraft, associated services, and support for in-orbit operations and ground segment.
The contract marks the first time a Japanese telecommunications operator has ordered a satellite from Europe, making it a landmark contract for Airbus in Japan.
Superbird-9 will be the seventh software-defined OneSat satellite ordered by Airbus, and it will deliver powerful performance and a groundbreaking experience for SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation customers.
The satellite will be based on Airbus' standardized OneSat product line, which will allow SKY Perfect JSAT to replace a key broadcasting mission and deliver fully flexible HTS services.
SKY Perfect JSAT estimates the total investment, including this contract, to be around 30 billion yen.
The satellite will bring day-to-day flexibility to the SKY Perfect JSAT fleet, enabling payload missions to be configured, adapted, and combined to perfectly match end-user needs.
Superbird-9 will primarily serve Japan and Eastern Asia, delivering broadcast and broadband missions in Ku band.
Airbus will also provide an advanced digital suite to manage the digital payload and operate the end-to-end satellite resources.
The satellite is planned to start its service in fiscal year 2024 and has highly flexible digital technology on board with rich and variable Ku-band coverage over East-Asian countries.
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Satellite Construction
The construction of Superbird-9 is a significant milestone for SKY Perfect JSAT and Airbus.
SKY Perfect JSAT has selected Airbus to build the Superbird-9 telecommunications satellite, which will be based on Airbus' standardized OneSat product line.
Airbus will provide a turnkey solution, including design and manufacture of the Superbird-9 spacecraft, associated services, and support for in-orbit operations and ground segment.
The satellite will be a fully digital in-orbit reconfigurable telecommunications satellite, allowing SKY Perfect JSAT to replace a key broadcasting mission and deliver fully flexible HTS services.
SKY Perfect JSAT estimates the total investment including this contract is around 30 billion yen.
Superbird-9 will be the 7th software-defined OneSat satellite ordered by SKY Perfect JSAT, and it will deliver powerful performance and a groundbreaking experience for SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation customers.
The satellite will be capable of reconfiguring on-orbit, providing flexibility for SKY Perfect JSAT to adapt to changing market demands.
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This is a landmark contract for Airbus in Japan, marking the first time a Japanese telecommunications operator has ordered a satellite from Europe.
The OneSat design at the heart of the project has cutting-edge technology that has been recognized by SKY Perfect JSAT as a game-changer for their business.
Airbus has already delivered OneSat satellites to other customers, including Inmarsat and Optus, and has plans to deliver more in the future.
The construction of Superbird-9 is expected to take place over the next few years, with the satellite set to start its service in fiscal year 2024.
The investment in Superbird-9 is a significant one for SKY Perfect JSAT, with the company estimating a total investment of around 30 billion yen.
The satellite will provide a range of services, including broadcast and broadband missions in Ku band, primarily over Japan and Eastern Asia.
The OneSat design will allow SKY Perfect JSAT to configure, adapt, and combine payload missions to perfectly match end-user needs.
This flexibility will enable SKY Perfect JSAT to provide a wide range of services, including DTH broadcasting, broadband HTS, maritime, and aero-connectivity services.
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