Consortium Led by Axelspace Selected for Japan’s Space Strategy Fund Project “Technology to Enhance Capability of Next Generation Earth Observation Satellites”

This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by Business Wire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire Conceptual Diagram of the project. Under this Space Strategy Fund initiative, spectrometers will be newly developed and demonstrated in orbit. In the future, the project envisions the establishment of a satellite constellation capable of observations at different times of the day. Business WireArticle content~ Creating Climate Solutions and New Market Opportunities through Source-Specific CO2 Emission and Uptake Monitoring via Satellite Constellation and Aircraft ~Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentTOKYO — Axelspace Corporation, Meisei Electric Co., Ltd., ANA HOLDINGS INC., and JIJ Inc. are pleased to announce that their jointly proposed technology development project has been selected for Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)’s Space Strategy Fund under the theme “Technology to Enhance Capability of Next Generation Earth Observation Satellites.”Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentArticle contentProject Summary (Planned)Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentTechnology Development Theme: Technology to Enhance Capability of Next Generation Earth Observation Satellites Project Title: Source-Specific CO2 Emission and Uptake Monitoring through Satellite Constellation and Aircraft Observations Lead Organization: Axelspace Corporation Partner Organizations: – Meisei Electric Co., Ltd. – ANA HOLDINGS INC. – JIJ Inc. Funding Opportunity: JAXA Space Strategy Fund https://fund.jaxa.jp/content/uploads/Overview_of_The_SpaceStrategy_Fund.pdf We envision establishing a new satellite constellation in coordination with aircraft and ground-based sensors upon completion of this technology development. This integrated system aims simultaneous, multi-point observations at different times of day — morning, noon, and afternoon — particularly in regions that house major urban areas. Leveraging these data, we will analyze and provide CO2 emission and uptake information by source sector, time, and location. We believe that such objective and transparent information should provide a basis for an international benchmark for GHG reductions and contribute to the development of globally harmonized evaluation frameworks that incorporate economic incentives for emissions mitigation.Article contentTechnology Development PlanArticle contentA key enabler for achieving time- and source-specific CO2 monitoring through a coordinated satellite constellation, aircraft, and ground-based observations is the miniaturization and cost reduction of spectrometers. Spectrometers measure gas concentrations by leveraging the property that atmospheric constituents absorb light at specific wavelengths, quantifying concentrations based on the degree of absorption. Under this Space Strategy Fund initiative, we will develop a new compact sensor that can be commonly deployed across satellites, aircraft, and ground-based observations. Unlike conventional high-precision spectrometers designed for government-operated satellites — which are typically large and costly — the new sensor will incorporate advanced domestically developed detector technologies to achieve both compactness and affordability. Following a series of aircraft-based validation tests, we plan to launch a demonstration satellite equipped with the newly developed compact sensor between FY2030 and FY2032, with the aim of acquiring in-orbit observation data.Article contentFor the full press release, please visit: https://www.axelspace.com/news/spacestrategyfund_co2/Article contentArticle contentArticle contentView source version on businesswire.com: Article content https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260323044518/en/Article contentArticle contentContactsArticle contentMedia Contact Article contentArticle contentAxelspace Holdings CorporationArticle contentArticle contentpr@axelspace.comArticle contentTrending Oil Gains as Iran War Escalates With Houthi Attacks on Israel PMN Business A 35-Year-Old Crypto Bro Helped Pakistan Win Over Trump World PMN Business LNG Canada signs key pipeline agreement required for phase two expansion Energy Quebec demands Air Canada’s CEO resignation in 92 to 0 vote Airlines Meet the Canadian e-bike maker who is redefining the factory floor Electric Vehicles Share this article in your social networkCommentsYou must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.Create an AccountSign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. 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