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The contract is the result of a request from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) about a computing platform capable of progressing beyond state-of-the-art AI applications in space. They select Unibap as the candidate provider of this technology. The delivery of a development equipment allows JAXA to explore the potential of SpaceCloud^â with the support from Unibap and to evaluate its use in future space missions. The sale is enabled by the company NASAM, which works as a local distributor and reseller for Unibap in Japan and South Korea.

- We are honored to participate in this delivery between Unibap and JAXA, the technological epicenter of Japan. The future of SpaceCloud® is exciting and we are proud to represent Unibap in Japan and South Korea, said Wei Qian, VP/GM for NASAM.

- We are privileged to deliver products to JAXA through NASAM and are excited to show our SpaceCloud^â capabilities for the Japanese market. This order confirms that the SpaceCloud^â hardware and software offering is recognized by one of the leading national space agencies as the future for on-orbit processing. It also confirms the steps taken to further develop SpaceCloud^â to further strengthen the offering for future users, said Lena W Jansson, CEO, Unibap.

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is the Japanese national aerospace and space agency and is a National Research and Development Agency on Aerospace Research and Development. JAXA support a wide range of space activities ranging from scientific missions, a launch vehicle program, International Space Station operations including a human space flight program. JAXA is also involved in many more advanced missions such as asteroid exploration and possible human exploration of the Moon.

NASAM is a value-added distributor of Space & High-Reliability electronic components and system-level solutions for the international satellite-manufacturing community. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, with locations in Tokyo, Seoul, and Bangalore, NASAM has delivered high quality space products since 1980. With over four decades of experience in this demanding market, NASAM continuously strives to exceed the rigorous requirements of their satellite-manufacturing customers.