The Yamato Technology Center is designed to produce 12 small SAR satellites per year, guided by the concept of iterative manufacturing.
Synspective, a provider of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite data and analytics solutions, has announced that its Yamato Technology Center, a new manufacturing site for small SAR satellites, began full-scale operations in September. The factory is Synspective’s third site, following the Tokyo Headquarters and Singapore Branch. It has been established in partnership with Seiren Co. Ltd. and Tokyo Keiki Co. Ltd.
With the start of operations at Yamato, Synspective has established a comprehensive production
system for StriX SAR satellites. This advancement will enable the company to build a full constellation of 30 small SAR satellites by the late 2020s.
The Yamato Technology Center is designed to produce 12 small SAR satellites per year, guided by the concept of iterative manufacturing. Synspective will expand production capacity by continually incorporating new insights and experiences while refining its processes to meet this target.
The company aims to improve satellite quality and performance by quantifying as many events throughout the manufacturing process as possible, compiling them into a database, and analysing the data. These insights will inform improvements in satellite, process, and equipment design. Quantifying quality and accumulating information is also valuable in verifying future satellite parts and manufacturing process changes.
In addition, seasoned spacecraft manufacturing professionals will train new team members. To
create an optimal work environment, Yamato will introduce ergonomically designed equipment and
tools to enhance skills and support consistent, high-quality satellite production. It will also
organising training sessions to build proficiency in space manufacturing for those new to the space
industry.
The Yamato Technology Center will attract highly skilled professionals to its convenient location
near central Tokyo. The company plans to hire approximately 50 new employees as it begins full-scale
operations.