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Unveiling Space Security Initiatives by SKY Perfect JSAT Group

On May 29, 2025, the Japan Planning Institute (JPI) will host an insightful seminar featuring Mr. Mitsuru Ishii, Executive Officer of SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation. This session will delve into the company's impactful contributions to space security and its future aspirations within this vital sector.

Background of the Seminar

Since launching Japan's first satellite communication service in 1989, SKY Perfect JSAT Group has played a pivotal role in strengthening national security through robust satellite communication solutions over the past 35 years. With an increasing focus on space as a battleground, the company aims to enhance security from three essential perspectives: connection, capture, and protection.

Objectives and Innovations

The seminar will outline current initiatives and future plans aimed at promoting sustainable space security. Mr. Ishii will share detailed insights into the following key areas:
1. Current State of SKY Perfect JSAT Group: An overview of the company's operations and strategic focus areas.
2. Contributions to National Security: A history of efforts made thus far and ongoing projects, including:
- Connecting: Operation of communication satellites to provide connections across air, land, and sea.
- Capturing: Advanced data collection through satellite technologies including SAR, hyperspectral, and signal collection methods.
3. Future Contributions: Visionary strategies aimed at enhancing security in the years to come, focusing on:
- Connecting: Upcoming light data relay satellites and high-altitude platforms (HAPS).
- Capturing: Plans for owning and operating optical satellites, expanding diverse satellite data services (SAR, hyperspectral, and signal collection), and reinforcing ground station operations.
- Protecting: Development of orbit-based SSA satellites, quantum key distribution satellites, and debris removal satellites.
4. Engagement and Networking: An opportunity for attendees to interact with experts and expand their business networks through a dedicated exchange session.

Seminar Logistics

Participants can choose their preferred method of attendance:

• - In-person attendance
• - Live streaming
• - Access to an archived session available for two weeks post-event, allowing unlimited viewings at one's convenience.

Registration Fees

• - Single attendee: ¥37,550 (tax included)
• - For additional attendees from the same organization: ¥32,550 (group bookings)
• - Special rates for local government affiliates (up to two attendees) at ¥11,000 (limited to in-person or live streaming participation).

For further details or to register for the seminar, please visit JPI Seminar Registration.

Q&A and Networking Opportunities

Post-seminar, attendees will have the chance to engage with the speaker for a Q&A session, as well as network with fellow participants. This platform serves as a unique opportunity to foster relationships and spawn new business ideas.

About the Japan Planning Institute (JPI)

JPI has been bridging the gap between government, academia, and private sectors for nearly half a century. It aims to disseminate valuable information beneficial for senior executives involved in national policy formulation and prominent national projects. The institute's seminars are designed to provide participants exclusive insights into pressing issues, ensuring a knowledgeable cadre of decision-makers moving forward.