Exploring the Frontiers of Space Data Centers and Optical Communication

On July 31, 2026, a seminar titled "Exploring the Frontiers of Space Data Centers and Optical Communication" will be hosted by distinguished experts, Yuuma Abe from the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) and Mitsuhiro Furukawa from Space Compass. The event promises valuable insights into the rapidly evolving landscape of space technology and the anticipated advancements in data communication.

Seminar Details

- Date and Time: July 31, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
- Venue: Kioi Forum, 4-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 1F New Otani Garden Court.
- Participation Options: Attendees can choose to participate in person or via a live stream on Zoom. Additionally, the session will be available on-demand for two weeks, allowing for flexible viewing times.

Key Lecture Topics

1. Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) Developments for a Space Data-Driven Society

Presented by Yuuma Abe (1:30 PM - 2:40 PM)
Recent developments in space infrastructure underscore the growing importance of outer space as a novel data platform. In this segment, Abe will focus on four key elements related to space data: generation, transmission, processing, and storage. Attendees will gain an understanding of the anticipated emergence of space computing and the architecture of next-generation space data centers. Specific emphasis will be placed on the latest trends in NTN and their implications for future space communications.
- Advancements in Space Infrastructure
- Concept of Next-Generation Space Architecture Centered on Space Data
- Current Research Trends in NTN and Space Communications
- Q&A Session/Networking

2. Space Compass's Vision for Integrated Space Computing and Networking

Presented by Mitsuhiro Furukawa (2:50 PM - 4:00 PM)
Following this, Furukawa will delve into the objectives of Space Compass, a company founded as a joint venture by NTT and SKY Perfect JSAT in July 2022, targeting the establishment of integrated infrastructure for NTN and TN systems. His discussion will outline the current status, technological challenges, and future outlook of the "Integrated Space Computing and Network" initiative. Notably, he will present recent developments in space optical communication, which has garnered increasing attention globally for practical utilization.
- Current Status and Global Efforts in Space Optical Communication
- Overview of Space Compass and Integrated Space Computing Concepts
- Overview and Progress of Satellite Optical Data Relay Services
- Challenges and Future Expectations for Satellite Optical Communication
- Q&A Session/Networking

Contact Information

For further inquiries regarding the seminar, please contact the New Society System Research Institute:

- Address: 2-6-2 Nishishinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 4F Zaimax Nishishinbashi Building
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 03-5532-8850
- Fax: 03-5532-8851
- Website: SSK Website

About New Society System Research Institute (SSK)

Established on December 6, 1996, SSK has been at the forefront of providing information services, organizing approximately 500 corporate business seminars annually. These seminars aim to supply high-level business strategy, marketing insights, and technology information swiftly, contributing to business opportunity creation in an increasingly diversified market environment. SSK continuously strives to disseminate cutting-edge information, ensuring it remains a strategic partner in the success and growth of our clients’ businesses.