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

Fukuoka, JAPAN – May 17th, 2025 – Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS) released its satellite QPS-SAR-10, named “WADATSUMI-I” was successfully launched by Rocket Lab Electron at 17:17 JST today. We are also pleased to announce that “WADATSUMI-I” was successfully deployed into its planned orbit 50 minutes later. The first communication with “WADATSUMI-I” was established approximately 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 launch is scheduled for no earlier than June 2025.

“The Sea God Sees” Mission (Rocket Lab)