Gilmour Space Technologies, Australia’s leading launch services provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with Japanese space business integrator Space BD to deliver satellite launch services from Australia.
The collaboration aims to expand access to space for customers in Japan and across the Asia-Pacific, as revealed in a news release.
Under the agreement, Space BD will offer dedicated and rideshare launch opportunities using Gilmour Space’s Eris launch vehicles and ElaraSat satellite platforms.
These missions will be conducted from the Bowen Orbital Spaceport in North Queensland, which provides strategic access to a variety of orbits from the Southern Hemisphere.
Gilmour Space is currently developing Eris, a three-stage orbital launch vehicle designed to carry small satellites into space.
As an Australian-owned and operated company, Gilmour positions itself as a resilient and flexible alternative in a market where supply chain assurance and regional access are increasingly critical.
“We’re excited to be partnering with Space BD — a company with strong networks and proven experience in Japan’s space sector,” said David Jervis, Head of Sales at Gilmour Space.
“This collaboration opens new opportunities to deliver Australian-made launch services to more customers across the Asia-Pacific.”
Space BD brings a track record of more than 90 satellite missions and over 600 space-related projects.
The company provides launch integration, satellite deployment, and in-orbit demonstration services, including experiments on the International Space Station.
“We are very pleased to announce the start of our collaboration with Gilmour Space Technologies,” said Mia Lee, Head of Launch Unit at Space BD.
“By leveraging not only their geographically advantageous launch capabilities but also their integrated, satellite platform-based one-stop service, we aim to fully support global customers in realising their space demonstration missions.”
