8 December 2025 – SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation has selected SpaceX to launch its communications satellites “JSAT-31” and “JSAT-32.” The agreement has been finalized, and together with the previously contracted “Superbird-9,” a total of three satellites are scheduled for sequential launches starting in 2027. “JSAT-31” and “Superbird-9” are fully flexible satellites equipped with a fully digitalized communications payload, enabling dynamic adjustments of coverage areas and transmission capacity even after launch in orbit. Over Japan and the Asia-Pacific region, they will provide high-capacity and highly flexible satellite communication services for more than 15 years, meeting diverse customer needs. In addition, the introduction of “JSAT-32” will significantly enhance Ka-band capacity. This will double the total communications capacity currently provided by our fleet of 17 geostationary satellites, strengthening our ability to respond to growing mobility demands – including in-flight connectivity and National Security Field – and delivering more effective and efficient multi-band communication services to our customers. Read more