Beyond
the Edge
The compass leads us to our next future.
Making full use of our long-cultivated expertise in satellite operation and optical communication technology, we aim to provide the world's first integrated service by a space integrated computing network, Making full use of our long-cultivated expertise in satellite operation and optical communication technology, we aim to provide the world's first integrated service by a space integrated computing network, and create a sustainable society such as mankind has never known.
SPACE COMPASS is a compass that leads us into the future.
Mission
Our mission is to realize the peaceful and fulfilling future by our endeavor to build a new social infrastructure that connects the Earth and space
To connect Earth and space
Space Compass will connect all human beings and data wherever needed in the expanding sphere of human activity by adopting newest technology.
By building new social infrastructure
In the Age of Exploration, compass was indispensable for voyagers to cross the oceans seeking uncharted frontiers, and greatly contributed to the advancement of people’s lives and society. Now in the era of space exploration, we at Space Compass will take on the challenge to build a new infrastructure that is indispensable to society through innovation.
For peaceful and fulfilling life
We will contribute to create sustainable society by eliminating information disparities, thereby solving various social issues, such as natural disasters. It is important for Space Compass that no one is left behind, and all people can pursue their peaceful and fulfilling life.
Service
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Service 01
Space Data Center Business
High-Capacity Communication and Computing Infrastructure in Space
Optical Data Relay Service: This service transmits at high speed a vast amount of diverse data collected in space by observation satellites to the ground via a geostationary satellite (GEO) satellite. Existing services, which transmit data directly to ground stations, have communication capacity limits imposed by the use of radio waves as well as limits on the time at which ground stations can communicate with observation satellites. In contrast, optical transmission via a GEO will enable high-capacity, quasi-real-time data transmission.
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Service 02
Space Radio Access Network (RAN) Business
Communication infrastructure for Beyond-5G/6G
HAPS Business: This business provides low-latency communication services using high altitude platform stations (HAPS). HAPS makes it easy to expand communication service coverage to a wider area. Consequently, it is possible to provide highly reliable communication in times of disaster, high-capacity communication for ships and aircraft, and communications services for distant islands and remote areas. Mobile carriers can improve the overall cost-effectiveness and energy efficiency of their mobile networks by combining HAPS with an increase in the number of their terrestrial base stations to expand their service coverage.
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Service 03
World We Envision
Space Integrated Computing Network Initiative Integrating Ground, Sky and Space
Starting with optical wireless communication networks to be built in space and mobile networks to be built in the stratosphere, the space data center business will provide a high-capacity communication/computing processing infrastructure in space by steadily increasing the number of satellites equipped with advanced computing functions.
For space RAN, we will expand service area coverage by adding or integrating geostationary orbit satellites and low earth orbit satellites (LEOs) in addition to providing image sensing using HAPS.
By taking on the challenge of creating new infrastructures, we will contribute to the development of the global space industry and the realization of a sustainable society.
News
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2024.06.03Press Release
NTT DOCOMO and Space Compass partners with Airbus on HAPS, committing to a USD$100 million investment in AALTO
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2023.12.07Press Release
Space Compass, NTT DOCOMO, NTT and SKY Perfect JSAT to Develop Direct-to-Device Service via Space-based Non-terrestrial Network
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2023.12.05Press Release
Space Compass to demonstrate Onboard Space Edge Computing with Microsoft
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2023.09.26Press Release
Space Compass initiates feasibility study to commercialize telecom and on-orbit data processing for post-ISS Japanese Module
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2023.07.05Press Release
iQPS initiates a full-scale study to leverage SkyCompass-1 Optical Data Relay Service
About us
Contributing to a sustainable society through innovative computing networks that integrate terrestrial and space infrastructures
There is an urgent need to ensure the sustainability of economic and social activity. This makes it all the more important to effectively and fully utilize stratospheric and near-Earth space for ICT infrastructures in various fields. In addition, public and private sectors in many countries are cooperating to extend human activities not only to near-Earth space, but also to the Moon, Mars, and other bodies.
As the world's first integrated service provider, by breaking through the current limitations of telecommunications we will bring together cutting-edge technologies and partners from around the world to solve various global issues through infrastructure construction, operation, and service provision.
Company
| Establishment | 20th July 2022 |
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| Representative Director | Representative Director Co-CEO Koichiro Matsufuji Representative Director Co-CEO Shigehiro Hori |
| Capital | 18.7 billion yen |
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| Head Office Address |
408 Otemachi Building, 1-6-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
Contact
For inquiries about our services and other matters, please contact us here.