On June 5, 2026, Aqunia Inc. participated in the symposium, “Advancing Next-Generation Cloud and Precipitation Satellite Observation: Japan-U.S. Public-Private Collaboration,” hosted by JAXA to promote these cutting-edge observation efforts through a Japan-U.S. public-private partnership. During the event, CEO Satoru Demoto spoke as a panelist in the panel discussion.
Program special website : https://earth.jaxa.jp/conseo/news/20260501-1.html
Program Overview
The symposium was organized against the backdrop of growing momentum for expanding and accelerating next-generation Earth observation cooperation between Japan and the U.S. This includes JAXA’s development of the Precipitation Measurement Mission (PMM) satellite—equipped with the Ku-band Doppler Precipitation Radar (KuDPR)—and NASA’s FALCON (Fleet for the Atmosphere Linking Commercial Observations with NASA) mission. The event aimed to review the legacy of Japan-U.S. Earth observation cooperation from the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) project to future missions, while discussing opportunities and challenges in public-private partnerships through commercial satellite utilization and data leveraging.
The highlight of the event was a high-level panel discussion moderated by Prof. Nobuhiro Takahashi (Nagoya University / JAXA), the panel featured prominent space agency leaders and industry representatives.
Representing the private sector’s perspective, Aqunia’s CEO Satoru Demoto took the stage to share the company’s insights on the business potential of next-generation satellite data. He highlighted the commercial expectations for advanced atmospheric and precipitation data, discussing how private enterprises can leverage these cutting-edge space assets to create innovative solutions and drive future business development.
Aqunia Inc. remains committed to contributing to the advancement of Earth observation technologies and fostering strong public-private, international collaborations to address global environmental challenges.
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