What Happened
Japanese Aerospace Manufacturer Partners with Finnish Startup
Japan’s IHI is exploring the addition of next-generation hyperspectral satellites from Finnish startup Kuva Space to its planned multi-sensor Earth observation constellation. The companies have announced a memorandum of understanding to potentially build and operate Kuva’s Hyperfield-2 satellites in Japan. IHI is assessing the capability to detect vessels not broadcasting Automatic Identification System signals and mapping changes in land cover and use. The agreement was reported by SpaceNews.