Tracing the history of stars
through cosmic light
VERTECS observes the visible extragalactic background light to uncover the history of star formation across the Universe.
An astronomical nanosatellite observing visible extragalactic background light
A 6U satellite designed to help reveal the history of star formation.
VERTECS (Visible Extragalactic background RadiaTion Exploration by CubeSat) is a 6U (10cm×20cm×30cm) astronomical nano-satellite designed to reveal star formation history by observing visible extragalactic background light.
Important updates
from VERTECS
Key project announcements are highlighted here.
Information scheduled for release at 14:00 JST on September 4, 2026
VERTECS Successfully Communicates with Its Operations Ground Station
READ MORE →LAUNCH12 JUN 2026VERTECS Successfully Launched and Deployed into Orbit
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VERTECS on orbit
Launch, early operations, events, and the continuing story of the project.
Partner Institutions
VERTECS will be developed by a collaboration between Kyushu Institute of Technology, JAXA, Tokyo City University, Kwansei Gakuin University, The University of Tokyo, Institute of Science Tokyo, Tohoku University, Kanazawa University, University of Fukui, SEIREN Co., Ltd., Cosina Co., Ltd., Image Tech Co., Ltd., National Tsing Hua University, and National Chung Hsing University join VERTECS as international collaboration institutes. This mission was selected by JAXA-SMASH (JAXA-Small Satellite Rush) Program. The satellite was launched on 12th June, 2026 and the operation is ongoing.
