Sony: STAR SPHERE: Anyone can take pictures with artificial satellites
Sony:
General users
Command the artificial satellite,
A project where you can take pictures of the earth, etc.
Announced “STAR SPHERE”.
An artificial satellite will be launched after October 2022.
We will also develop a “shooting simulator” that can issue commands to satellites and open it to the public.
STAR SPHERE:
Sony,
The University of Tokyo,
It is a joint project by JAXA.
The artificial satellite is “CubeSat”:
The artificial satellite to be developed is a kind of small satellite called “CubeSat”.
Sony
Develop camera systems and provide content and services.
University of Tokyo
Develop the main part of the artificial satellite.
JAXA
We support technology and business development centered on artificial satellite development and operation.
Volunteer projects within Sony:
Originally a project launched by a group of volunteers from within Sony.
The current members also have their main job in another department.
Directed to the satellite and photographed:
The launched satellite can be operated remotely from the ground.
“Simulation of shooting”:
With the app, anyone can give instructions to the satellite and shoot.
Live distribution of 4K video, still images, and HD video will also be possible.
Get your own video:
In the app, specify the place and time you want to shoot.
“Reservation” is entered,
When the satellite reaches that location,
Acquire the video as instructed and send it to the ground.
Users can get images taken from space by artificial satellites.
–Impress Watch
https://www.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1380372.html
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