NTT C89 Brightening today, guiding tomorrow

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It’s been more than 60 years since humans first ventured into space. Some may wonder when we’ll interact with space the way we envisioned in old movies and comics. However, today, space has become more familiar to us than we realize. For example, in 2023, internet service from space expanded, and civilian space travel began. The number of space-related startup companies is rapidly increasing, and it's reported that the space business market will reach 150 trillion yen by 2040. Space has gone beyond the cliche of rockets and colonies on Mars; it intersects our daily lives. In space, we see a new field for humanity. We at the NTT Group are already developing several businesses using our unique technologies and ideas,

including AW3D®, the world’s most accurate digital 3D map service that uses a large amount of satellite image data. We’re also working to create a communication culture in the Beyond 5G/6G era using GEO/LEO/HAPS and the utilization of remote sensing data. We’re developing our Space DC and Space RAN businesses to realize a sustainable society and the IOWN concept for creating a thriving new world using the latest optical and computing technologies. The NTT CONSTELLATION 89 PROJECT (NTT C89) launched to dynamically scale up space-related projects. Our focus is on our contribution to humanity and various industries with space-based ideas and technologies. In 2024, we’re defining a new era in space.

Optical Data Relay & Orbital Computing Business

Using advanced optical satellite communications and orbital computing technologies, we’re creating a high speed network that transmits remote sensing data from space in real time. Our goal is to develop infrastructure that enhances social safety and security by facilitating instantaneous assessment during disasters and swift detection of information regarding suspicious vessels.

Space Data Center Business

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High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) and multi-layered use of satellites

In addition to geographically unrestricted satellites, HAPS are deployed above Earth to establish a multi-layered network, enabling “Super Coverage Extension” to cover mountainous and remote areas, the seas, and even outer space. We’ll develop new markets through network relay and with the use of HAPS remote sensing and other applications.

Space Radio Access Network (RAN) Business

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Expansion of Satellite Phone and Communication Services

Alongside “WideStar”, our satellite phone service operational for over 20 years, we’ve been offering “Starlink Business” since 2023, with our inaugural strategic collaboration in the Asia-Pacific region with “Project Kuiper” by Amazon. Leveraging NTN technology, we’re committed to building a network that ensures connectivity to “anyone, anytime, anywhere”.

Project Kuiper

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Deploying Satellite Image Data in Various Businesses

We are expanding new business using Satellite data for a wide range of projects across the world. Satellite data, like AW3D®, a worldwide 3D digital map using the highest resolution satellite imagery, are applied in many ways to everyday life. Uses range from urban development and infrastructure maintenance, disaster prevention and mitigation, to digital twins and content development in fields like VR and entertainment.

AW3D®

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Research and Development

At NTT R&D, we’re resolutely in pursuit of a diverse array of research themes. We’ve committed to mastering cutting-edge technology and combining strengths with our global partners to translate our research into innovative value. Through refining these dual capabilities, we aim to catalyze the advancement of industry and society on both domestic and international fronts.