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Space BD and Gilmour Space Partner to Deliver Satellite Launch Services
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Tokyo, Japan – 9 July 2025 – Space BD Inc, a leading Japanese space business integrator, and Gilmour Space Technologies, Australia’s first orbital launch provider, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to deliver satellite launch services from Australia.
Left: David Jervis, Head of Sales, Gilmour Space
Right: Mia Lee, Head of Launch Services Business Unit, Space BD
Under the agreement, Space BD will act as an agent for launch opportunities on Gilmour’s Eris orbital rocket, as well as for hosted payload capacity on the ElaraSat small satellite platform. Space BD will also support the procurement of subsystems for the ElaraSat bus.
Launches would take place from the Bowen Orbital Spaceport in North Queensland, Australia – a location that offers diverse orbital access and flexibility for Southern Hemisphere missions.
Expanding Asia-Pacific Launch Options
Gilmour Space is developing Eris, a three-stage orbital launch vehicle designed to carry small satellites to orbit. As an Australian-owned and operated launch services provider, Gilmour represents a strategic launch alternative in a market that increasingly values regional resilience, supply chain assurance, and mission flexibility.
“This is an exciting partnership that brings together two space innovators in the Asia-Pacific,” said Adam Gilmour, CEO of Gilmour Space. “Space BD has trusted relationships and deep experience in Japan’s space ecosystem, and we look forward to working with them to bring Australian launch services to more satellite customers in the region.”
Strengthening Japan-Australia Space Collaboration
Space BD has supported more than 90 satellite missions and over 600 space-related projects, with expertise in launch integration, satellite deployment, and supporting experiments on the ISS including in-orbit demonstration services. This partnership will expand Space BD’s global offerings while strengthening space cooperation between Japan and Australia.
“We are very pleased to announce the start of our collaboration with Gilmour Space Technologies,” said Mia Lee, Head of Launch Services Business 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 realizing their space demonstration missions. “
◾️About Gilmour Space
Gilmour Space Technologies is a sovereign Australian space company developing Eris, a three-stage launch vehicle designed to deliver small satellites into low Earth orbit. The company also offers ElaraSat, a flexible small satellite platform suitable for a wide range of space missions. Headquartered in Queensland, Gilmour operates the Bowen Orbital Spaceport — Australia’s first fully licensed orbital launch facility — and is focused on providing reliable launch services for Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
◾️About Space BD
Space BD is a one-stop service provider committed to advancing the commercial utilization of space. Its services span a wide range—from launching small satellites via commercial rockets and the International Space Station, to supporting pharmaceutical research through protein crystallization in microgravity.
With end-to-end capabilities, Space BD provides comprehensive support including business planning, market research, and hands-on technical operations. As of April 2025, the company has supported over 90 satellite projects and more than 600 space transport missions.