Case studies
What can be achieved with satellite data and AI has come so far! Asking Planet Labs and Synthetaic about cutting-edge AI applications for satellite data
Sorobata conducted an exclusive interview with Planet and Synthetaic about the case of finding Chinese reconnaissance balloons from satellite data!
Axelspace’s Challenge: A satellite capturing Earth and Space [Understanding Space Situational Awareness (SSA)]
Axelspace has announced a partnership with two companies, HEO Robotics and NorthStar Earth & Space, to provide observational data for their respective SSA (Space Situational Awareness) services. We spoke with the CEOs of each company to learn more.
Japanese space startups discuss how satellite data usage can be accelerated
Satellite data in the earth observation field rapidly expands and influences diverse industries, but challenges remain for further diffusion. Three companies (Synspective,SPACE SHIFT,Warpspace) spoke to us about their businesses and the challenges and prospects for satellite data utilization.
“Even when we didn’t get any results, I never thought it was hopeless at all.” Revealing a Story Behind the New Project of KAGOME and NEC Changing World’s Tomato Cultivation!
We interviewed KAGOME and NEC ‘s new project of applying satellite data to tomato agriculture!
Marine litter in the oceans can’t be solved by volunteering. Project IKKAKU’s Vision for an Economic System That Combats Marine Pollution
Project IKKAKU is working to create an economic system that combats marine pollution. We spoke with Yuko Ueno, a representative from Leave a Nest America, about their plans.
We are proud of our services because we have been able to do "this" The road to social implementation – Skymatics, a company that solves many industrial problems from the sky.
Skymatics solves all industrial problems by remote sensing and its own analysis technology. This interview is a must-read for those who are familiar with "social implementation with advanced technologies". The keywords are "persistence", "price setting", and "discernment of issues".
Space as a “means” used in business: summary of market size and operators of microsatellites
Compared to large satellites, small satellites can be developed at a lower cost and in less time. An increasing number of companies are developing small satellites, especially microsatellites. This article explains what companies are working on, in what fields, and also how to make a small satellite.
Automatic Detection of Parking-Lot Space With Satellite Data Challenges and Points of Improvement for the Joint Project by Sakura Internet, akippa, and Ridge-i
During a talk session on August 4, it was announced that Sakura Internet, akippa, and Ridge-i are working together to develop an algorithm that uses satellite data to find space that can be rented out for parking cars, so we decided to talk with them about the challenges they face whilst developing this service, and the success they have made using Sharp's super-resolution technology.
JICA aids the Cambodian Countryside with Hydroelectric Power. How extensive is the electricity? Satellites beautifully show us the exact incredible extent!
JICA's Evaluation Department is using satellite data to evaluate the effectiveness of their foreign aid. What exactly is the Evaluation Department's idea for using satellites?
Sensing disasters and environmental changes in house! The future of risk management with small SAR satellites
We interviewed Mr. Ichiki, COO of iQPS Inc., which successfully launched its first small SAR satellite "IZANAGI" in December 2019, about his motivation to become a manager and the potential of the satellite business.
Illegal logging in the Amazon continues to be uncovered! JICA’s incredible satellite system protects forests in 77countries
The "Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)" joined up with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in 2016 to develop a system that keeps surveillance of illegal deforestation, an increasingly severe problem around the world.
UMITRON back up primary industry! It supports the world’s food industry utilizing leading-edge satellite technology
This company, UMITRON, aims to apply leading technology, such as IoT, AI, and satellite data, to fishing and fish farming industries. What made Mr. Tada head in this direction?