What Satellite Data Service Planning does

Satellite Data Services Co., Ltd. (formerly Satellite Data Services Planning Co., Ltd.) is a Tokyo-headquartered private company, founded in June 2021 by a consortium of six Japanese firms spanning the satellite data value chain (Mitsubishi Electric, Pasco, Asia Air Survey, SKY Perfect JSAT, ID&E Holdings/Niko, and RESTEC), that commercializes standardized satellite remote-sensing data analysis for Japanese government, municipal, and enterprise customers. Its product portfolio is organized into three service lines — disaster prevention and reduction (anchored by the Japan Disaster Charter secretariat role), infrastructure monitoring for government and private-sector digital transformation, and ESG/carbon-neutrality evaluation — with emerging offerings in satellite-based methane emission visualization (developed with GHGSat, Mitsubishi Electric, and MUFG Bank) and forest carbon credit verification (with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group). Underlying technology uses wide-area, periodic, objective Earth-observation data applied through computer vision for land-cover/vegetation classification, river-channel analysis, and infrastructure change detection, with AI-based autonomous satellite tasking under development through the JAXA Space Strategy Fund.

The company makes money through a combination of subscription-based satellite data analysis services (disaster situation provision, infrastructure monitoring, ESG evaluation tools) and professional services consulting supporting government and enterprise DX, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led enterprise and government field sales, leveraging its shareholder network — Mitsubishi Electric for enterprise access, MUFG Bank for nationwide access to small, medium, and large enterprises across industries, and geospatial shareholders (Pasco, Asia Air Survey, Kokusai Kogyo, Zenrin) for infrastructure and land-management customer relationships — combined with participation in government programs (JOGMEC, JAXA, MLIT SBIR, Cabinet Office BRIDGE). Distribution is exclusively Japan-domestic with international satellite data partnerships (notably GHGSat) extending capability reach.

In April 2026 the company transitioned from planning entity to operating company, increased capital with new shareholders Kokusai Kogyo and Zenrin, and renamed itself from Satellite Data Services Planning Co., Ltd. to Satellite Data Services Co., Ltd. It holds registered capital of 100 million yen, has received undisclosed additional capital from Mitsubishi Electric, MUFG Bank, ID&E Holdings, Kokusai Kogyo, and Zenrin, and has been certified as an NIED Venture (April 2026), selected for MLIT SBIR with up to ¥330 million subsidy through March 2028, and adopted in multiple Cabinet Office and JAXA programs. Leadership comprises CEO Kazutaka Kumeno (seconded from Mitsubishi Electric, ~20 years of satellite design experience), CFO Masanori Yoshida (from Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, finance operations background), and CTO Keita Miyazaki (also Mitsubishi Electric lineage, ~30 years of large-satellite engineering with prior JAXA secondment).

Name

Satellite Data Service Planning

Legal name

衛星データサービス株式会社

Website

https://sd-services.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Satellite Data Services Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company, founded June 2021, that commercializes satellite remote-sensing data analysis for Japanese government, municipalities, and enterprises across disaster response, infrastructure monitoring, and ESG/carbon-neutrality evaluation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Earth Observation / Satellite Data Analytics

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disaster Response & Search and Rescue (SAR) (BPADADAA), Satellite/Aerial/Remote Sensing MRV (Methane plumes, land-use change) (EUAHADAL), Natural Disaster Preparedness & Recovery (Storm/Flood/Wildfire) (BPABANAI), Alternative Data Providers (Web, Satellite, Geolocation, ESG Signals) (FSAFAIAH)

Keywords

• Satellite data analytics
• Remote sensing services
• Disaster response services
• Infrastructure monitoring
• ESG evaluation

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Satellite Data Analysis Services: Provision of standardized satellite data analysis products for land, infrastructure, and asset management. Services include disaster situation provision, infrastructure monitoring, and ESG evaluation tools delivered to government agencies, municipalities, and private sector enterprises.
2. Satellite Data Consulting: Consulting services supporting government, local government, and private sector DX with high-precision satellite data analysis information for management decision-making.
3. Greenhouse Gas Emission Visualization Service: Commercial service under development to visualize methane emissions data for companies, local governments, and energy sector users including LNG supply chains, leveraging partnerships with GHGSat, Mitsubishi Electric, and MUFG Bank.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Satellite Data Services provides standardized satellite data analysis services for disaster response, infrastructure monitoring, and ESG evaluation. The company operates the secretariat of the Japan Disaster Charter, which coordinates rapid emergency satellite observation requests during natural disasters, and delivers analysis products including land cover classification, infrastructure change detection, methane emission visualization, and forest carbon credit verification. Services target government agencies, municipalities, and private enterprises for digital transformation, disaster preparedness, and sustainability initiatives.

Product overview

Satellite Data Services provides a comprehensive suite of satellite data analysis services organized into three core areas: disaster prevention and reduction, infrastructure monitoring, and ESG evaluation. The company operates as a platform providing standardized satellite data analysis for land management, disaster response, and environmental monitoring. Key services include the Japanese Disaster Charter system for emergency satellite observation coordination, methane emission visualization for carbon neutrality, and standardized analysis products for ground/structural change monitoring. The portfolio spans B2G (government/municipal) and B2B (enterprise) segments, supporting national land management, infrastructure DX, ESG evaluation, and BCP (business continuity planning) applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Disaster Prevention and Reduction Services (防災・減災) Satellite data analysis service providing rapid damage assessment and situation awareness during disasters, contributing to early recovery and reconstruction. Includes operation of the Japan Disaster Charter secretariat for emergency satellite observation coordination, targeting government ministries, municipalities, and enterprises for disaster preparedness and response.
• Infrastructure Monitoring Services (インフラ監視) Satellite-based monitoring service providing standardized analysis data for government, municipal, and private-sector digital transformation. Delivers continuous ground and structural change detection, river channel vegetation and sediment classification, and land/asset management analytics to address labor shortages and inspection cost pressures.
• ESG Evaluation Services (ESG評価) Environmental, Social, and Governance evaluation tools leveraging satellite data to support sustainable management and carbon neutrality achievement for companies and government. Includes standardized monitoring services for ESG assessment and partner-integrated solutions with MUFG for ESG evaluation.
• Greenhouse Gas Emission Visualization Service Methane emission source identification and quantification service using satellite data, developed in partnership with Mitsubishi Electric, MUFG Bank, and GHGSat. Visualizes greenhouse gas emissions for enterprises, local governments, and energy-sector users including LNG supply chains to support carbon neutrality and ESG reporting.
• Satellite and Drone Disaster Information Service Disaster information service for municipalities combining satellite data with Futaba Co., Ltd.'s drone expertise, integrating Japan Disaster Charter coordination capabilities to provide useful information for municipal disaster preparedness and response.

Quantifiable outcome

• River maintenance cost reduction and efficiency improvement through satellite-based vegetation and channel change monitoring

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (JOGMEC project)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Mitsubishi Electric is the prime contractor selected by JOGMEC for the greenhouse gas emission verification project. SDS participates as a partner alongside JGC Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Software, GHGSat, and MUFG Bank. Mitsubishi Electric contributes satellite data analysis and system integration capabilities.
• JGC CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026JGC Corporation participates as a partner in JOGMEC's satellite-based greenhouse gas emission verification project alongside SDS, Mitsubishi Electric, Mitsubishi Electric Software, GHGSat, and MUFG Bank. JGC contributes energy sector expertise and LNG supply chain knowledge.
• MUFG Bank (JOGMEC project)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026MUFG Bank participates as a partner in the JOGMEC greenhouse gas emission verification project, contributing financial sector expertise and serving as a gateway to financial institution customers for the planned commercial service.
• Space Data (株式会社スペースデータ)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2026Space Data is the lead organization for JAXA Space Strategy Fund project on AI-based satellite tasking and 3D digital twin platform. SDS participates as a partner organization in this disaster response technology development alongside Tokyo University and Mitsubishi Electric.
• Tokyo UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2026Tokyo University participates as a partner in the JAXA Space Strategy Fund project for disaster response AI satellite tasking and 3D digital twin platform development, alongside Space Data (lead), SDS, and Mitsubishi Electric.
• Futaba (株式会社ふたば)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2025Futaba is a Fukushima prefecture-based company with drone utilization expertise for disaster and normal-time surveying and measurement. SDS and Futaba are conducting a joint study on satellite and drone-based disaster information services for municipalities, combining Futaba's drone capabilities with SDS's satellite data and Japan Disaster Charter coordination.
• Space Tech AcceleratormajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2025Space Tech Accelerator is the lead organization for JAXA Space Strategy Fund project on palm oil farmer support application development. SDS participates as a partner together with Space Shift, Mitsubishi Electric, and Dai Nippon Printing.
• Space Shift (株式会社スペースシフト)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2025Space Shift participates in JAXA Space Strategy Fund project for sustainable procurement palm oil farmer support application development as a technology partner alongside SDS, Mitsubishi Electric, and Dai Nippon Printing.
• Dai Nippon Printing (大日本印刷)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2025Dai Nippon Printing participates in JAXA Space Strategy Fund project for sustainable procurement palm oil farmer support application development as a partner alongside SDS, Mitsubishi Electric, and Space Shift.
• FujitsumajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2025Fujitsu signed a joint research agreement with NIED, Mitsubishi Electric, and SDS to advance the Japan Disaster Charter operational framework. Fujitsu contributes advanced technology and system integration capabilities for digital disaster response infrastructure.
• GHGSat Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 11 November 2024GHGSat is a specialized greenhouse gas monitoring company providing satellite-based methane detection capabilities. SDS partnered with GHGSat alongside Mitsubishi Electric and MUFG Bank to visualize greenhouse gas emissions using satellite data. GHGSat contributes proprietary greenhouse gas observation satellites and analysis technology.
• Mitsubishi UFJ Financial GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 November 2024Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group entered a business partnership with SDS for verification operations of forest carbon credits. This partnership applies satellite data to financial instruments and sustainable procurement, extending satellite data utilization into the financial sector.
• Pasco (株式会社パスコ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2021Pasco is a founding shareholder specializing in geospatial information services. Founded in 1949, Pasco provides surveying, mapping, and geospatial analysis services that complement satellite data with ground-level precision.
• Asia Air Survey (アジア航測)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2021Asia Air Survey is a founding shareholder providing aerial surveying and remote sensing expertise. The company contributes aerial survey capabilities and remote sensing technology that complement satellite data services.
• SKY Perfect JSAT (スカパーJSAT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2021SKY Perfect JSAT is a founding shareholder operating communications and broadcasting satellites. The company contributes satellite communications infrastructure and satellite operation capabilities to the data services ecosystem.
• Remote Sensing Technology Center of Japan (RESTEC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2021RESTEC is a founding shareholder providing remote sensing technology expertise. As a general incorporated foundation, RESTEC contributes technical knowledge and industry relationships in satellite remote sensing applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• PASCO Corporation: Japan's largest geospatial information services firm combining surveying, mapping, and analytics. Both an SDS founding shareholder and a direct competitor for government/infrastructure geospatial contracts.
• AxelSpace: Tokyo-based microsatellite operator providing optical Earth observation data and tasking services, including the GRUS constellation. Comparable to SDS in operating Japan-anchored satellite-data services for government, infrastructure, and ESG applications.
• Synspective: Japanese SAR satellite operator and data analytics provider serving government and enterprise use cases including disaster response and infrastructure monitoring. Most direct comparable for satellite-data-as-a-service targeting the Japan market.
• Tellus / Sorabatake (PASCO): Japan-focused satellite data platform operated by PASCO that combines multiple satellite data sources with analytics tools. Overlaps directly with SDS's standardized satellite data analysis offerings for government and enterprise users.
• GHGSat: Specialized satellite-based methane and greenhouse gas detection company. Currently an SDS partner on JOGMEC methane verification and greenhouse gas visualization services — directly comparable in the satellite MRV niche.

Emerging players

• BlackSky Holdings: Real-time geospatial intelligence company combining satellite imagery with AI-driven analytics. Comparable as an emerging analytics-first player focusing on frequent-revisit monitoring for government and enterprise.
• ICEYE: Operator of the world's largest commercial SAR satellite constellation, providing persistent monitoring for disaster response, insurance, and government. Comparable to SDS in disaster management and change-detection use cases globally.

Broad incumbents

• Planet Labs PBC: Global commercial Earth observation operator providing daily imagery and analytics at scale. A broad incumbent whose data products and analytics platforms compete for the same enterprise and government use cases SDS targets in Japan.
• Maxar Technologies: High-resolution satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence provider serving defense, intelligence, and commercial markets worldwide. Competes with SDS in high-precision Earth observation for government and infrastructure applications.

Others

• Remote Sensing Technology Center of Japan (RESTEC): General incorporated foundation providing remote sensing technology expertise and capacity building. Both an SDS founding shareholder and a complementor/competitor in Japan satellite-data capacity building and government programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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