Established to spearhead next-generation digital twin solutions, Marble Visions was selected in 2024 for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) Space Strategy Fund under the "Optical observation satellite system with high resolution/high frequency" project. Following JAXA's funding approval in early 2025, the company has partnered with PASCO and Canon Electronics to develop an advanced 3D Earth observation satellite system.
Marble Visions seeks to revolutionize global digital mapping by incorporating satellite data into dynamic 3D digital twin environments. Traditional digital elevation models (DEM) are typically updated every five years on a global scale and every one to two years for major urban regions. In contrast, Marble Visions' satellite constellation will update global 3D maps on an annual basis, with updates for major urban centers occurring every four to six months.
The first satellite launch is scheduled for 2027, introducing an integrated solution featuring 40cm resolution imagery, 3D mapping, and digital twin platforms. This technology is designed to enhance environmental monitoring, urban development analytics, climate resilience, and infrastructure planning. By providing more frequent data updates, governments and enterprises will have access to real-time information that enables optimized decision-making, improved risk assessment, and greater business resilience. Key applications include urban planning, environmental management, disaster response, precision agriculture, and advanced defense and intelligence operations.
"At NTT DATA, we are committed to harnessing the power of space technologies to drive digital transformation across all major industries. Marble Visions represents a significant step forward in our mission to provide high-resolution and high-frequency geospatial insights that will empower businesses and governments to make smarter, data-driven decisions. As well as enhancing our current capabilities, this joint venture will also create positive societal impact from innovations in urban planning, physical infrastructure maintenance, environmental management, and many more initiatives that will have a positive societal impact," said Takashi Sakano, Head of Social Infrastructure Solution in Japan, NTT DATA.
"Our collaboration with NTT DATA, PASCO and Canon Electronics in Marble Visions marks a significant advancement in how geospatial data is captured, processed, and applied," said Yoshitaka Nakamura, President of Marble Visions. "By integrating our expertise in spatial analytics with cutting-edge satellite imaging, we aim to provide unprecedented insights that will support disaster management, environmental conservation, and next-generation urban development."
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