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SKY Perfect JSAT

Japan's major satellite operator, describing itself as Asia's largest geostationary satellite operator; it also runs the SKY PerfecTV pay-TV platform and is building an Earth-observation constellation with Planet. In 2026 the holding company absorbed its operating subsidiary and took the SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation name.

AI-adjacentSpace infra
What it does

Japan's major satellite operator, describing itself as Asia's largest geostationary satellite operator; it also runs the SKY PerfecTV pay-TV platform and is building an Earth-observation constellation with Planet. In 2026 the holding company absorbed its operating subsidiary and took the SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation name.

Why it matters

AI is not a primary economic driver; it is on the map as a large satellite operator moving into 'space intelligence' (Earth-observation data) and as a partner of Planet Labs and a Starlink Business reseller in Japan.

How it makes money

Broadcasters, telecom carriers, governments and businesses pay for satellite capacity and connectivity, and households pay pay-TV subscriptions.

Geography

Japan (Tokyo)

AI stack position

Space and next-generation infrastructure. Launch providers, satellite builders and operators, ground networks and the first attempts at running computing in orbit. Most of these companies have no AI business today; they are on this map because of what they carry, connect or build for the companies that do. Open the space lens.

Same-layer peers

Same-layer peers share an editorial stack classification; that alone does not establish direct competition.

Connections (2)

Every connection below is tied to a readable source, date, classification and statement of its limits. A company source establishes what that company stated; it does not necessarily provide independent confirmation.

Dated or announced (2)

Planet Labs agreed to develop and launch satellites for SKY Perfect JSAT
SuppliesDated / announced
SKY Perfect JSAT said on February 5, 2025 it would invest about $230 million in a low-Earth-orbit constellation of Pelican satellites that Planet Labs will develop and launch for it.

Source: 2025-02-05 · reviewed 2026-10-02

Evidence: Primary-source statement · Announced; not confirmed operating

Limits: Agreement announcement; does not establish delivery schedule, amounts paid so far, or that the constellation is operating.

SKY Perfect JSAT and Planet Labs PBC Partner to Build a $230M Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Constellation ↗
SKY Perfect JSAT resells Starlink Business service from SpaceX
Partners withDated / announced
SKY Perfect JSAT said on October 31, 2023 it was certified as a reseller by Starlink Japan GK and planned to offer Starlink Business broadband service.

Source: 2023-10-31 · reviewed 2026-10-02

Evidence: Primary-source statement · Announced; not confirmed operating

Limits: A 2023 announcement; does not establish subscriber numbers, revenue, or that the reseller arrangement continues in 2026.

SKY Perfect JSAT expands service offering with Starlink Business broadband service using low earth orbit satellites ↗
Evidence for this profile

SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation - Company Overview ↗
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