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Partnership for Sustainable Water Management

On [date], Tenchijin Co. Ltd., a space venture certified by JAXA, announced the signing of an agency agreement with SkyPerfect JSAT Corporation. This partnership aims to promote the 'Tenchijin Compass Space Water Bureau' across Japan.

Background of the Agreement

The 'Tenchijin Compass Space Water Bureau' harnesses data from Earth observation satellites and other sources, facilitating the implementation of sustainable water management solutions in over 30 municipalities. As Japan faces infrastructural challenges due to aging water pipes installed during rapid economic growth, there's an urgent need for innovative solutions to counter issues such as leaks.

By utilizing the capabilities of the 'Tenchijin Compass', we hope to extend our support to municipal governments engaged in water services, enhancing efforts to address this growing infrastructure crisis.

Expansion of Communication Channels

Through this new agreement with the well-established SkyPerfect JSAT, which has over years driven advancements in the space industry, Tenchijin aims to increase its touchpoints with municipalities nationwide. This collaboration is expected to facilitate more effective communication and promote effective strategies to address the water infrastructure crisis.

Contributions to the Municipalities

The 'Tenchijin Compass Space Water Bureau' is dedicated to contributing to the sustainable operation of water services in municipalities across Japan. This program not only provides ground-breaking solutions but also fosters a culture of digital transformation (DX) within the water infrastructure sector.

Comments from Teruo Yamashita, Executive Officer at SkyPerfect JSAT

Teruo Yamashita remarked on the new partnership: “At SkyPerfect JSAT, we are excited about leveraging our years of experience in the space industry to accelerate the implementation of satellite data for social impact. Partnering with Tenchijin enables us to offer municipalities and infrastructure operators valuable solutions through advanced data analysis and our extensive satellite networks.”

This collaboration is poised to drive impactful change in the water infrastructure sector, addressing social issues with effective data-driven solutions.

About the Companies

SkyPerfect JSAT Corporation

• - Location: Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - CEO: Eiichi Yokekura
• - Business: Japan’s sole company engaged in both space and media ventures. It operates a fleet of 17 geostationary satellites and has developed various services, including satellite communications, broadcasting, and space intelligence operations.
• - Website: SkyPerfect JSAT

Tenchijin Co., Ltd.

• - Location: Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
• - CEO: Yasuto Sakuraba
• - Business: A consultancy leveraging satellite data for land valuation and related services.
• - Website: Tenchijin

As we look ahead, Tenchijin and SkyPerfect JSAT are poised to make significant contributions in the field of sustainable water management through innovative use of satellite data and collaborative efforts with municipalities across Japan.