Mitsubishi Electric has established itself as a leading manufacturer for Japanese space development by being the prime contractor for the National Space Development Agency (NASDA), handling close to half of their projects for nearly 40 years. Mitsubishi Electric has also provided satellite components to over 240 non-Japanese satellite projects.
  However, the global commercial satellite market is overwhelmingly dominated by U.S. and European manufacturers, and this led to the monopolization of the Japanese commercial satellite market, as well, by American manufacturers. The order for the Superbird 7, with its satellite bus also made by Mitsubishi Electric, is a milestone in the commercial satellite market.
  This agreement with SCC is for a "delivery-in-orbit" contract, in which Mitsubishi Electric will manage the project entirely. From manufacturing of essential parts at its Kamakura Works near Yokohama, delivery of the satellite, providing launch procurement, to final extensive in-orbit testing prior to final customer acceptance, Mitsubishi Electric will provide SCC with end-to-end support.