JAXA SLIM vs Northrop MEV-2
Head-to-head comparison of NASA JPL JAXA SLIM and Maxar Technologies Northrop MEV-2. Updated 2026.
Last updated: September 29, 2026
Overall Score
75.3/ 100
JAXA SLIM
NASA JPL
78.3/ 100
Northrop MEV-2
Maxar Technologies
Score Breakdown
82
Performance85
75
Reliability85
55
Ease of Use58
85
Intelligence82
78
Value75
68
Ecosystem72
82
Safety88
72
Design70
Specs Comparison
| Spec | JAXA SLIM | Northrop MEV-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $120,000,000 | $300,000,000 |
| Power | Solar | — |
| Agency | JAXA | — |
| Mass Kg | 590 | 2300 |
| Achievement | Precision pinpoint landing | — |
| Mini Rovers | 2 | — |
| Landing Site | Shioli crater | — |
| Landing Accuracy M | 100 | — |
| Type | — | Satellite life extension |
| Orbit | — | GEO |
| Docking | — | Non-cooperative capture |
| Customer | — | Intelsat |
| Life Extension Years | — | 5 |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | JAXA SLIM | Northrop MEV-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $168,000,000 | $420,000,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |