BULL Co., Ltd. and Fujitsu Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a high-precision Space Situational Awareness (SSA) service unique to Japan. The collaboration aims to enhance the monitoring of space debris in Earth's orbit, contributing to safer and more sustainable space activities.
The partnership seeks to address the growing risk of collisions in increasingly congested orbital environments due to the proliferation of satellite constellations. The companies plan to establish a Space Traffic Management (STM) system as a de facto standard, managing artificial satellites from launch to disposal.
BULL is focused on developing the HORN Post Mission Disposal device to prevent satellites and rockets from becoming space debris. Fujitsu brings its expertise in large-scale data processing and orbital analysis technologies, developed since the 1960s, to the collaboration.
The companies will explore a comprehensive service model for Japan's private-sector SSA service, covering the entire process from satellite data acquisition to operational support. BULL will concentrate on high-precision orbital analysis using data from HORN, while Fujitsu will develop a compatible platform for orbital and conjunction analysis.
This initiative is part of Fujitsu Accelerator, a program aimed at fostering innovation through partnerships. The collaboration is expected to contribute significantly to safe, secure, and sustainable space operations.
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