Tokyo, Japan — July 8, 2025: ASTRO GATE Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo; President: Daisuke Ode; hereinafter “ASTRO GATE”) and SpaceShift Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo; CEO: Naruo Kanamoto; hereinafter “SpaceShift”) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on spaceport‑driven urban development solutions leveraging satellite data. In addition, ASTRO GATE has joined SpaceShift’s business co‑creation consortium program, “SateBiz”, to further accelerate their partnership.
Spaceports and Urban Development
ASTRO GATE plans and operates spaceports globally not merely as launch sites, but as hubs for urban regeneration—attracting space industry investment and stimulating local economies spanning construction, manufacturing, logistics, tourism, education, and primary industries. Since its founding, ASTRO GATE has engaged with municipalities worldwide to design spaceport-based revitalization strategies that align with regional industrial strengths and guide complete project implementation.
New Co‑creation Initiative Utilizing Satellite Data
With deep experience in spaceport planning, space industry strategy, and cross‑sector collaboration, ASTRO GATE has launched a co‑creation initiative tailored to organizations entering the space sector. SpaceShift, in turn, is a leader in AI-driven analysis of Earth observation data across diverse domains including urban planning and disaster monitoring. Together, the two companies can deliver sophisticated, wide-area analyses efficiently—enabling space-enabled urban development and driving Space Transformation (SX) across various industries.
Participation in the SateBiz Consortium
SateBiz is a business co-creation program led by SpaceShift to promote the private-sector utilization of satellite data. The consortium includes approximately 50 member companies across various sectors such as finance, real estate, agriculture, and green transformation (GX). It aims to create new value by combining satellite data with members’ own assets and datasets.
With ASTRO GATE’s participation, the collaboration with other member companies will be further strengthened, leading to the creation of new business opportunities and added value.
■ ASTRO GATE Inc. Overview
Vision: “Creating new encounters for humanity through spaceports.”
As the world’s first multi-spaceport operator, ASTRO GATE develops and supports multiple spaceport projects and launch operations. Headquartered in Tokyo, the company collaborates with governments, municipalities, research institutions, rocket and satellite companies globally. In Fukushima Prefecture, ASTRO GATE supported three rocket launches in 2024.
■ SpaceShift Inc. Overview
Founded in December 2009. Theme: “Sense the unseen from orbit.”
SpaceShift develops AI-based software to analyze Earth observation satellite data for use in infrastructure management, disaster resilience, agricultural monitoring, and environmental conservation—advancing sustainable social infrastructure.
For media inquiries regarding this announcement:
ASTRO GATE Inc.
CEO: Yuki Harada
Email: info@astrogate.jp
Tel: +81‑90‑5199‑7966
Address: 136 Aburahei, Akiruno City, Tokyo
Web: https://astrogate.jp
SpaceShift Inc.
Contact: Nagasaku / Tsudaya
Email: sales@spcsft.com
Address: Otemachi Building 6F, 1‑6‑1 Otemachi, Chiyoda‑ku, Tokyo
CEO: Naruo Kanamoto
Web: https://www.spcsft.com
