^{(Oyamazaki JCT, Kyoto, Japan)}

Fukuoka, JAPAN – January 23rd, 2026 – Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS) released its First Light images from QPS-SAR-15, named “SUKUNAMI-I” which was launched on December 21st, 2025 JST by Rocket Lab’s Electron “The Wisdom God Guides” Mission into Mid-Inclined orbit.

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＜Overview of First Light images / observations by Spotlight mode＞

Observation date & Time	1. 15:16 January 22nd, 2026 (Local time) 2. 16:57 January 22nd, 2026 (Local time) 3. 17:20 January 22nd, 2026 (Local time)
Location	1. Oyamazaki-cho, Kyoto, Japan (Weather: Passing Clouds) 2. Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa, Japan (Weather: Cloudy) 3. Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye (Weather: Partly Sunny)
Resolution of First Light image	1. Ground plane resolution of Azmiuth direction 0.46m, Range direction 0.49m 2. Ground plane resolution of Azmiuth direction 0.46m, Range direction 0.40m 3. Ground plane resolution of Azmiuth direction 0.46m, Range direction 0.48m

<First Light Images>
1. Oyamazaki-cho, Kyoto, Japan (Weather: Passing Clouds)

Close-up: Oyamazaki Junction / Interchange

2.Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa, Japan

3. Istanbul, Turkey