ICEYE has appointed Yasuhiro “Pete” Tsukahara as Chief Executive Officer of its newly established subsidiary, ICEYE Japan. According to the company, this move is part of a broader strategy to expand its presence in Japan and strengthen ties with government, commercial, and academic partners.

ICEYE explained that Tsukahara will lead efforts to deliver synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite data and solutions tailored to Japan’s national priorities, including disaster response, infrastructure monitoring, and environmental applications. The company noted that establishing ICEYE Japan reinforces its long-term commitment to supporting local customers with advanced space-based capabilities.

Eric Jensen, CEO of ICEYE U.S. and Global Head of Government Solutions, commented that Tsukahara’s leadership will accelerate the company’s ability to align with Japan’s strategic needs while advancing ICEYE’s mission to provide reliable satellite imaging on a global scale.

Tsukahara said he is honored to take on the role, highlighting that Japan has a growing need for timely, precise geospatial information. He emphasized that ICEYE’s SAR technology will play a vital role in helping Japan respond to natural disasters and other critical challenges.