GS Yuasa Battery Europe has celebrated a major milestone in space and climate technology, as its lithium-ion batteries powered the final launch of Japan’s H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 50 and the onboard GOSAT-GW satellite.
The 29 June 2025 mission, led by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, marks the end of the H-IIA rocket series and features GS Yuasa Technology batteries installed in both the launch vehicle and the satellite, developed by Mitsubishi Electric.
GS Yuasa batteries have supported every H-IIA and H-IIB rocket launch since 2002, delivering over two decades of reliable power to Japanese space missions. With more than 250 spacecraft powered globally, the company’s space-grade lithium-ion technology now supports a satellite designed to monitor greenhouse gases and Earth’s water cycle.
The GOSAT-GW satellite is part of a flagship initiative from Japan’s Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. It will provide vital data for emissions tracking, climate forecasting, and resource management.
“Our lithium-ion cells are engineered to operate in the most extreme conditions known to science – from 6,500m below the ocean to 36,000 kilometres above the Earth, this mission highlights not only the unmatched performance and durability of our space batteries, but the contribution they make toward a more sustainable and connected future,” said Mike Taylor, product manager for GS Yuasa Battery Europe.
“To see our batteries once again play a key role in such a significant mission is a huge source of pride. The quality, reliability, and innovation behind our space batteries are the same principles that drive our lithium-ion solutions for a wide range of critical applications here on Earth.”
Image: GS Yuasa’s lithium-ion batteries supported the launch of Japan’s H-IIA No. 50 rocket, carrying the GOSAT-GW satellite
