Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. engages in the research, design, development, manufacturing, sale, operation, and maintenance of satellite, satellite onboard equipment, precision instrument, electronic equipment, ground equipment, software, and information and communication networks. It also provides technical consultation; planning and operation of workshops, training sessions, and seminars regarding space technologies; and operation support, commissioning, development guidance, lecture, education, and writing services. In addition the company have two type of earth observation satellites in use, such as optical satellites and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan.