{"id":58810,"date":"2020-10-17T00:39:04","date_gmt":"2020-10-16T16:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/japans-space-sector-a-study-in-innovation\/"},"modified":"2020-10-17T00:39:04","modified_gmt":"2020-10-16T16:39:04","slug":"japans-space-sector-a-study-in-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/japans-space-sector-a-study-in-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan\u2019s Space Sector, a Study in Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this edition of<em class=\"Annotation -emphasis\"> Via Satellite<\/em> we want to take you on a journey across the globe as we look at the impact of satellite communications in a number of key countries and regions. It is not many times we have a first in <em class=\"Annotation -emphasis\">Via Satellite<\/em>, but in this edition our cover story for the first time  covers the movers and shakers in the Japanese satellite\/space sector. My colleague Rachel Jewett talks to a number of exciting new companies within the sector about what they can bring to the global satellite market. Companies like Astroscale and Infostellar are already making a name for themselves, but there are others also. We take a look and see how Japanese space entrepreneurs are becoming more of a force on the global stage.<\/p>\n<p>Expanding on the theme of global coverage, my colleague Jeff Hill takes a look at the latest development in satellites and space across Africa. In this story, African space leaders share how the continent\u2019s 55 nations are working to strengthen the continent\u2019s existing space entities, coordinate their activities, and take a cohesive approach to address their diverse needs in space.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wK6x3bfCSwKBB7vpm13g_VS_110120_DGTL_Cover-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 120px; height: auto;\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wK6x3bfCSwKBB7vpm13g_VS_110120_DGTL_Cover-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wK6x3bfCSwKBB7vpm13g_VS_110120_DGTL_Cover-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wK6x3bfCSwKBB7vpm13g_VS_110120_DGTL_Cover-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wK6x3bfCSwKBB7vpm13g_VS_110120_DGTL_Cover.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fs-5 mt-0\">Explore the November 2020 Issue<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-0 fs-smaller text-balance\">Check out more from this issue and find your next story to read.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<button class=\"btn btn-primary\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"offcanvas\" data-bs-target=\"#offcanvasMENU\" aria-controls=\"offcanvasExample\" aria-label=\"button\" style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tView More <i class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle\"><\/i><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><\/p>\n<p>There is no doubt one of the most talked about news stories of the year was Intelsat\u2019s acquisition of Gogo\u2019s Commercial Aviation business. It may give Intelsat an extra edge in the super competitive In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) sector. My colleague Annamarie Nyirady talks to John Wade, president of Gogo\u2019s Commercial Aviation business about the deal and why it could bring a number of benefits to Gogo going forward. <\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, I once again look at cybersecurity and satellites. Having just successfully concluded our CyberSatGov event, this remains a hot topic. Not least because the U.S. recently brought in the SPD-5 framework, the U.S.\u2019s first cybersecurity and space framework. We talk to a number of key influencers about this directive and what happens next.<\/p>\n<p>As I sit here, COVID-19 cases are beginning to spike up again across the whole world. The satellite industry has remained resilient and the importance of communications and data is becoming more and more obvious. I will continue to wish you, your colleagues, your families and loved ones all the best for the rest of the year. We, at <em class=\"Annotation -emphasis\">Via Satellite<\/em>, believe it is an honor and privilege to serve this industry. And we hope next year we will see you again. Zoom\/Teams is great but it really isn\u2019t the same. Hopefully, soon!!<\/p>\n<p>,<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">In This Issue<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 405916:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FDAnbiiXT42oZXRwNOFn_VS_110120_DGTL_Japan_2-300x225.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FDAnbiiXT42oZXRwNOFn_VS_110120_DGTL_Japan_2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FDAnbiiXT42oZXRwNOFn_VS_110120_DGTL_Japan_2-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FDAnbiiXT42oZXRwNOFn_VS_110120_DGTL_Japan_2-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FDAnbiiXT42oZXRwNOFn_VS_110120_DGTL_Japan_2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t5 Japanese Space Startups to Watch<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3 d-block d-md-none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 405943:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/STXvNvfBRTSF6b2g7XZC_Screen_Shot_2020-10-29_at_5.29.54_PM-300x166.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/STXvNvfBRTSF6b2g7XZC_Screen_Shot_2020-10-29_at_5.29.54_PM-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/STXvNvfBRTSF6b2g7XZC_Screen_Shot_2020-10-29_at_5.29.54_PM-800x443.png 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/STXvNvfBRTSF6b2g7XZC_Screen_Shot_2020-10-29_at_5.29.54_PM-640x355.png 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/STXvNvfBRTSF6b2g7XZC_Screen_Shot_2020-10-29_at_5.29.54_PM.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t5 \u6ce8\u76ee\u3059\u3079\u304d\u65e5\u7cfb\u5b87\u5b99\u95a2\u9023\u30b9\u30bf\u30fc\u30c8\u30a2\u30c3\u30d7\u4f01\u696d (Translated: Japanese Space Startups to Watch)<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 405920:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7pIql9mxRheAEFjVhilA_VS_110120_DGTL_Africa-300x225.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7pIql9mxRheAEFjVhilA_VS_110120_DGTL_Africa-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7pIql9mxRheAEFjVhilA_VS_110120_DGTL_Africa-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7pIql9mxRheAEFjVhilA_VS_110120_DGTL_Africa-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7pIql9mxRheAEFjVhilA_VS_110120_DGTL_Africa.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tAfrica Unites its Diverse and Rapidly Growing Space Industry<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3 d-block d-md-none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 405927:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/6g1H2loMQ2Cmd3WQfvTK_VS_110120_DGTL_Cyber-300x225.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/6g1H2loMQ2Cmd3WQfvTK_VS_110120_DGTL_Cyber-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/6g1H2loMQ2Cmd3WQfvTK_VS_110120_DGTL_Cyber-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/6g1H2loMQ2Cmd3WQfvTK_VS_110120_DGTL_Cyber-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/6g1H2loMQ2Cmd3WQfvTK_VS_110120_DGTL_Cyber.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tCybersecurity Influencers React to Space Policy Directive 5<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 405924:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/L4gQiBTTEir02QTdj9Tk_VS_110120_DGTL_GoGo-300x225.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/L4gQiBTTEir02QTdj9Tk_VS_110120_DGTL_GoGo-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/L4gQiBTTEir02QTdj9Tk_VS_110120_DGTL_GoGo-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/L4gQiBTTEir02QTdj9Tk_VS_110120_DGTL_GoGo-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/L4gQiBTTEir02QTdj9Tk_VS_110120_DGTL_GoGo.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tFlying High: Gogo\u2019s John Wade Talks Intelsat Commercial Aviation Acquisition<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3 d-block d-md-none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 405913:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vWSw5iXZSki7JKfVmLqg_VS_110120_DGTL_Japan_Inside-300x225.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vWSw5iXZSki7JKfVmLqg_VS_110120_DGTL_Japan_Inside-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vWSw5iXZSki7JKfVmLqg_VS_110120_DGTL_Japan_Inside-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vWSw5iXZSki7JKfVmLqg_VS_110120_DGTL_Japan_Inside-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vWSw5iXZSki7JKfVmLqg_VS_110120_DGTL_Japan_Inside.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tJapan\u2019s Space Startup Market Blooms<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 405934:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sKnUuGHR8el4edMCE7Yh_Opinion-300x300.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sKnUuGHR8el4edMCE7Yh_Opinion-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sKnUuGHR8el4edMCE7Yh_Opinion-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sKnUuGHR8el4edMCE7Yh_Opinion-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sKnUuGHR8el4edMCE7Yh_Opinion-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sKnUuGHR8el4edMCE7Yh_Opinion.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tReaching Every Opportunity with Satellite and Backhaul<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3 d-block d-md-none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 405930:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/x2xXUCekQ8CFtNo2qRuQ_Opinion-300x300.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/x2xXUCekQ8CFtNo2qRuQ_Opinion-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/x2xXUCekQ8CFtNo2qRuQ_Opinion-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/x2xXUCekQ8CFtNo2qRuQ_Opinion-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/x2xXUCekQ8CFtNo2qRuQ_Opinion-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/x2xXUCekQ8CFtNo2qRuQ_Opinion.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tRegulatory Sandboxes Spur Innovation in the Space Sector<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 405940:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/QYYsIRsSZGWYplT4FrHj_Screen_Shot_2020-10-29_at_4.40.18_PM-300x169.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/QYYsIRsSZGWYplT4FrHj_Screen_Shot_2020-10-29_at_4.40.18_PM-300x169.png 300w, 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