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EconomicJapan·Unpinned15 Oct 2026

Japanese startup Solafune to launch AI satellite

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On October 15, 2026, the Japanese data analytics startup Solafune announced plans to develop and launch an AI-powered Earth observation satellite. The initiative aimed to utilize onboard processing of imagery in orbit to reduce costs and expand commercial applications for satellite data. The satellite was intended to support environmental conservation,…

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