Space BD, a space business operator that provides various services including satellite launches and microgravity research on the ISS, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Inovor Technologies at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025 in Sydney, marking a new chapter of collaboration between the Japanese and Australian space industries. The MOU outlines a shared commitment to explore commercial business opportunities for the prospective sale and supply of subsystems and units by Inovor Technologies to Space BD, and launch services supported by Space BD to Inovor Technologies.

Through this partnership, the two companies will cooperate in good faith to identify and develop mutually beneficial opportunities — including the exchange of technical and commercial information, joint discussions with key stakeholders, and exploration of future programs and contracts. The MOU serves as a foundation for deeper collaboration through future definitive agreements. Head of Launch Service, Space BD Inc. “We firmly believe that working with Inovor Technologies allows us to bridge Japan’s and Australia’s strengths and together accelerate innovation and access to space for all.”

“This partnership reflects our shared vision for deeper collaboration between Japan and Australia in the commercial space domain,” said Dr. Matt Tetlow, CEO of Inovor Technologies. “We’re excited to explore how Inovor’s advanced subsystems and satellite technologies can complement Space BD’s global launch and integration services.” The signing took place at IAC 2025 in Sydney, one of the world’s premier gatherings of the international space community, highlighting the spirit of collaboration that defines the global space sector.

Representatives from the Australian Trade and Investment Commission witnessed this signing and welcomed the partnership. “This collaboration between Space BD and Inovor Technologies exemplifies the growing commercial and strategic ties between Japan and Australia in space. Partnerships like this demonstrate how Japan’s advanced space infrastructure can connect with Australian innovation and manufacturing excellence to create new regional and global opportunities,” said Leo Bremanis, Austrade Trade and Investment Commissioner and Counsellor (Commercial) at the Australian Embassy, Tokyo.

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