QPS-SAR-20 “WADATSUMI-II” was launched and made the fir

^{（Photo: First communication @ iQPS Control Room）}

Fukuoka, JAPAN - November 3rd, 2026 - Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS) released its satellite QPS-SAR-20, named "WADATSUMI-II" was successfully launched by Rocket Lab Electron at 01:41 a.m. JST today. We are also pleased to announce that "WADATSUMI-II" was successfully deployed into its planned orbit approximately 50 minutes later. The first communication with "WADATSUMI-II" was established around 30 minutes after deployment, and we were able to confirm that all the satellite's equipment was working properly and that the satellite was in good health. We will continue to make adjustments, deploying the antenna, and acquire the first images.

The next Electron mission is also scheduled to carry our satellite, QPS-SAR-19 "YAMATSUMI-II," under the launch mission named "The Mountain God Rises," with a target launch window opening no earlier than November 14. For more details, please visit here.

"The Sea God Surveys" Mission (Rocket Lab)