The Journal of Space Commerce

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Japan to Develop Digital National Basemap via Satellite

Axelspace Web Platform Service to Contribute to the Project

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Tom Patton
Jan 19, 2024
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The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan will develop a digital national basemap via satellite images acquired by AxelGlobe in-orbit satellites, GRUS. The Earth observation web platform service “AxelGlobe” was selected by the agency to assist in improving the efficiency of map updates by utilizing satellites and AI.

"The Digital National Basemap is …

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