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Japan\'s Letara raises 2.6 billion yen to expand from small satellite thrusters to large rocket systems
Japanese space technology startup Letara has raised 2.6 billion yen ($16 million) and will expand its business from propulsion systems for small satellites to large rocket systems. The company plans to broaden the application of its hybrid propulsion technology beyond space into defence and security. Letara said it has secured orders from rocket companies, satellite companies and the Japanese government, though it did not disclose contract sizes. Its next step is an in-orbit ignition test with an overseas partner.
Games & Commerce
Satellite Tracker real-time map tracks locations of more than 30,000 satellites in orbit
A web-based map service called Satellite Tracker has launched to show in real time the current locations of more than 30,000 satellites orbiting Earth. It displays Starlink by default and lets users view each satellite’s position, orbit and identification details on one screen. The service also updates in real time and offers detailed information such as NORAD ID and international designators. Users can filter satellites by purpose, project, country and altitude.
AI & Enterprise
SoftBank to enter U.S. AI cloud computing market with SB Neo launch
SoftBank Group and its telecommunications unit SoftBank will start a neo cloud business from the next fiscal year to rent AI computing resources to U.S. companies, Bloomberg News reported. The two companies will establish SB Neo in July to supply AI chips and cloud services to large firms, including hyperscalers. SoftBank plans to raise data centre capacity to 10 gigawatts by around 2030, and SoftBank will hold 51 percent of SB Neo.
