Space Compass (SkyCompass-1)
| Constellation name | SkyCompass-1 |
|---|---|
| Constellation field | Orbital Data Relay, Laser Communications |
| Constellation info |
Large-capacity communication and computing infrastructure in space. Optical data relay service. Established by NTT and SKY Perfect JSAT, |
| Constellation state | Prototype development |
| Launched satellites | 0 |
| Planned satellites | ? |
| Form factor | Satellite |
| Orbit | GEO |
| First launch | 2026 |
| Schedule tracking | Year behind "2025" |
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| Company name | Space Compass |
| Oneliner |
Newly established JV between NTT & SKY Perfect JSAT in July 2022 - Optical-communication relay, space computing & data center - HAPS and beyond, to develop multi-frequency & multi-orbit integrated non-terrestrial network. |
| Funding | $130M+ |
| Country | Japan |
| Established | 2022 |
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Last modified: 2026-01-16