GS Yuasa Battery Europe Ltd is celebrating a significant space achievement as its lithium-ion batteries powered the successful launch of Japan’s H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 50 (Final Unit) and the onboard GOSAT-GW satellite. This advanced satellite is designed to track greenhouse gases and monitor Earth’s water cycle, contributing to global climate change efforts.
Launched on 29th June 2025 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, this mission marks the final flight for the H-IIA rocket series. GS Yuasa Technology Ltd. lithium-ion batteries were integral to both the launch vehicle and the Mitsubishi Electric-developed GOSAT-GW satellite. GS Yuasa batteries have consistently powered every H-IIA and H-IIB launch since 2002, demonstrating over two decades of support for Japanese space missions. The company’s space-grade lithium-ion technology is trusted in over 250 spacecraft worldwide.
The GOSAT-GW (Global Observing SATellite for Greenhouse gases and Water cycle) is part of a high-profile project from Japan’s Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. It will provide crucial data for emissions tracking, monitoring climate-induced changes in the water cycle, and supporting practical applications like weather forecasting and fisheries management.
Mike Taylor, Product Manager for GS Yuasa Battery Europe, highlighted the durability and performance of their space batteries, noting their contribution to a sustainable future. He added that the same advanced cell technology used in space influences GS Yuasa’s lithium-ion solutions for various Earth-bound applications in transport, industry, and renewable energy.
While the H-IIA programme concludes, GS Yuasa’s battery technology continues to support both space exploration and global clean energy transitions.
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