Space is open for business and Japan is blazing a trail in the small satellite sector for scientific observation. The government is funding the development of revolutionary small satellites called ASNARO. Built around a modular bus concept, they boast the world's most powerful imagers in their category. The spacecraft are specifically designed to ride atop the newly developed Epsilon solid fuel rocket. Together, they are the main pillars of Japan's advance into the global satellite market. Easy manufacturing, low cost, high versatility and adaptability. Putting satellites into space will now be possible for developing countries and scientific institutions with limited funds. On this episode of J-TECH, we look at the evolution of rocket and space technologies that are revolutionizing the global space industry.