GRUS-3α Microsatellite Completed Critical Operation Phase

Axelspace Corporation (“Axelspace”) today announced that it has successfully completed the critical operation of the GRUS-3α microsatellite to ensure proper functioning in orbit.

Axelspace will carry out validating and evaluating the performance of the satellite bus system and mission equipment.

The initial announcement regarding the launch of GRUS-3α can be found here:
Launch Date Confirmed for GRUS-3α Microsatellite
Updated Launch Date for GRUS-3α Microsatellite
GRUS-3α Microsatellite Successfully Launched and First Signal Received

The development and validation of a versatile satellite bus system for GRUS-3α missions are based on results obtained through the following projects subsidized by NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization).
“Development and Demonstration of General-Purpose CubeSat and Microsatellite Buses” (FY2023-2026)
*This project was supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (FY2021-2022)