Space Shift Joins Forces with JAXA for Innovative Satellite Data Utilization
Space Shift, based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has announced its participation in JAXA's second phase of the Space Strategy Fund project. They are joining as a collaborating partner under the leadership of Tellus, which is headquartered in Shinjuku Tokyo. Together, they will work on a project aimed at developing advanced technologies for accelerating the use of Earth environmental satellite data. This initiative, named "Creating a Space Information Industry Ecosystem through AI-driven Satellite Data Utilization," is crucial for leveraging satellite data effectively to address environmental challenges.
The project employs a multi-organizational approach to integrate capabilities from various technology firms. Tellus brings its satellite data platform and computational infrastructure, while Degas Inc. contributes AI development expertise and domain knowledge. NEC, a well-established company in AI and satellite data analysis, along with Space Shift, will enhance collaboration and expedite the transition from development to practical application.
Space Shift’s role in this endeavor will focus on developing sophisticated models that use Japanese foundational models and collective intelligence. By harnessing these advanced methodologies, the aim is to create new business ventures that utilize satellite data effectively.
In recent years, the surge in small satellites has created rising expectations for satellite data utilization. However, the high level of specialization required makes integrated use of this data difficult. To tackle these challenges, the initiative focuses on four key developments:
1. Development of Domestic Foundational Models: Utilizing Japan’s environmental satellite data.
2. Initial Monetization and Ecosystem Building: Establishing a sustainable infrastructure.
3. Creation of a Multi-modal System: Developing a collective intelligence model hosting diverse datasets.
4. Profit Distribution Model: Calculating contributions from data providers to ensure fair profit sharing.
5. New Business Creation Using the Collective Intelligence Model: Innovating services around satellite data.
Through these efforts, the initiative will establish a unified technology platform centering on domestic foundational models and multi-modal collective intelligence. This approach will facilitate the entry of diverse stakeholders from both the space and non-space sectors, ultimately expanding the satellite data market and spawning new industries.
The foundational models developed through this initiative will be publicly accessible on the "Tellus AI Playground," allowing interested companies to utilize them actively. During the latter stages of the project, user feedback will be incorporated into development specifications, translating them into concrete service implementations.
By publishing a variety of foundational models on the Tellus AI Playground, the project aims to encourage new entrants from various industries while fostering applications and services that contribute to the expansion of the satellite data market. Moreover, through Tellus, a seamless analysis environment for satellite data and GPU resources will be provided, aiming to create a cyclic ecosystem where new foundational models can continuously emerge.
This collaborative endeavor promotes satellite data utilization in non-space sectors, thus contributing to the democratization of satellite data and positioning it as a vital societal infrastructure. The objective is to respond to social needs and to establish a sustainable and competitive industrial structure utilizing satellite data effectively.
Kazushi Motomura, CTO of Space Shift, expressed his honor in joining this project. He emphasized the company’s prior commitment to developing satellite data analytical AI technologies and how this project presents an opportunity to leverage these insights. The focus on lowering barriers to satellite data usage is aimed at encouraging adoption across diverse industries and fostering the growth of Japan's space information sector.
Founded in December 2009, Space Shift has embraced the theme "Sense the Unseen from Orbit" to develop AI technologies for analyzing data obtained from Earth observation satellites. They have launched a range of satellite data analytical solutions called "SateAIs," targeted at various sectors such as infrastructure management, disaster prevention, agriculture, and environmental conservation. The company is also committed to creating a sustainable society through its co-creation program, "SateBiz."
Company Info:
For inquiries related to this release, please contact Space Shift Inc. representative Tsudaya here or via email at [email protected].
The project employs a multi-organizational approach to integrate capabilities from various technology firms. Tellus brings its satellite data platform and computational infrastructure, while Degas Inc. contributes AI development expertise and domain knowledge. NEC, a well-established company in AI and satellite data analysis, along with Space Shift, will enhance collaboration and expedite the transition from development to practical application.
Space Shift’s role in this endeavor will focus on developing sophisticated models that use Japanese foundational models and collective intelligence. By harnessing these advanced methodologies, the aim is to create new business ventures that utilize satellite data effectively.
The AI-driven Satellite Data Utilization Platform
In recent years, the surge in small satellites has created rising expectations for satellite data utilization. However, the high level of specialization required makes integrated use of this data difficult. To tackle these challenges, the initiative focuses on four key developments:
1. Development of Domestic Foundational Models: Utilizing Japan’s environmental satellite data.
2. Initial Monetization and Ecosystem Building: Establishing a sustainable infrastructure.
3. Creation of a Multi-modal System: Developing a collective intelligence model hosting diverse datasets.
4. Profit Distribution Model: Calculating contributions from data providers to ensure fair profit sharing.
5. New Business Creation Using the Collective Intelligence Model: Innovating services around satellite data.
Through these efforts, the initiative will establish a unified technology platform centering on domestic foundational models and multi-modal collective intelligence. This approach will facilitate the entry of diverse stakeholders from both the space and non-space sectors, ultimately expanding the satellite data market and spawning new industries.
Creating a Space Information Industry Ecosystem
The foundational models developed through this initiative will be publicly accessible on the "Tellus AI Playground," allowing interested companies to utilize them actively. During the latter stages of the project, user feedback will be incorporated into development specifications, translating them into concrete service implementations.
By publishing a variety of foundational models on the Tellus AI Playground, the project aims to encourage new entrants from various industries while fostering applications and services that contribute to the expansion of the satellite data market. Moreover, through Tellus, a seamless analysis environment for satellite data and GPU resources will be provided, aiming to create a cyclic ecosystem where new foundational models can continuously emerge.
This collaborative endeavor promotes satellite data utilization in non-space sectors, thus contributing to the democratization of satellite data and positioning it as a vital societal infrastructure. The objective is to respond to social needs and to establish a sustainable and competitive industrial structure utilizing satellite data effectively.
Comments from Space Shift’s CTO
Kazushi Motomura, CTO of Space Shift, expressed his honor in joining this project. He emphasized the company’s prior commitment to developing satellite data analytical AI technologies and how this project presents an opportunity to leverage these insights. The focus on lowering barriers to satellite data usage is aimed at encouraging adoption across diverse industries and fostering the growth of Japan's space information sector.
About Space Shift Inc.
Founded in December 2009, Space Shift has embraced the theme "Sense the Unseen from Orbit" to develop AI technologies for analyzing data obtained from Earth observation satellites. They have launched a range of satellite data analytical solutions called "SateAIs," targeted at various sectors such as infrastructure management, disaster prevention, agriculture, and environmental conservation. The company is also committed to creating a sustainable society through its co-creation program, "SateBiz."
Company Info:
- - Name: Space Shift Inc.
- - CEO: Naruo Kanemoto
- - Headquarters: 1-6-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo
- - Founded: December 11, 2009
- - Capital: ¥703,990,750 (including capital reserves)
- - Website: https://www.spcsft.com/
For inquiries related to this release, please contact Space Shift Inc. representative Tsudaya here or via email at [email protected].
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