Sony is a multinational conglomerate that has expanded its activities into the space industry, primarily through its Sony Space Communications Corporation (SSCC). SSCC focuses on developing optical communication technology for satellites, aiming to establish high-speed laser communication links between satellites and ground stations. They leverage Sony's Blu-ray technology to achieve precise laser alignment in their compact and cost-effective Lasercom terminals, optimized for small satellite applications. Sony's partners include Astro Digital, JAXA, and ESA, with their technologies being used in projects like FLEXHab, a lunar habitat using Sony BRAVIA displays to simulate the moon's environment.
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Ansys collaborated with Sony Semiconductor Solutions to enhance high-fidelity image sensor simulation and camera-based features in next-generation automotive applications.
Ansys Speos can integrate with Sony’s sensor models to streamline development and validation with more precise modeling.
Users of Sony’s image sensors will have access to end-to-end automotive-grade simulation fidelity for spectral effects, high dynamic range (HDR), and LED light flicker mitigation.
The oToBrite 5MP camera module series is equipped with the Sony IMX490 sensor and offers viewing angles of 30°, 60°, 90°, and 120°.
STAR SPHERE Project is led by Sony Group Corporation and is planning to roll out a space photography service in 2023.
The STAR SPHERE Project is led by Sony Group Corporation and is planning to roll out a space photography service in 2023.
Atmos has worked with Sony since 2016.
Sony’s STAR SPHERE nano-satellite was launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 on 2023-01-03.
The 6U Sphere-1 satellite was developed by Sony in collaboration with the University of Tokyo and JAXA, with integration services provided through SpaceBD.
AstroAccess collaborated with Sony and SonicCloud during AA2 to demonstrate a system using SonicCloud’s sound personalization software with Sony headphones to improve speech understanding for Hard-of-Hearing and Blind Crews.
Sony conducted a data file transfer experiment 2022 that provides the technological basis for internet services through low Earth orbit optical communications.
Sony established SSC to develop laser communications equipment for small satellites using optical disc technology the company pioneered for CD players and other devices.
An optical communications device developed by Sony in cooperation with Japan’s space agency was installed on Kibo, the Japanese experimental module on the International Space Station in 2020.
Sony has researched and developed optical communications systems that are small enough to fit microsatellites, which NASA defines as spacecraft between 10 and 100 kg.
Sony Space Communications Corporation plans to construct an optical communications network between satellites and the ground and between satellites in orbit to enable real-time communications from anywhere on the ground to any satellite in space.
In 2022, Sony Group and JAXA conducted an experiment on complete data file transfer in a simulated error-prone communications environment to support Internet services via stratospheric and low-Earth orbit optical communications.
Sony Space Communications Corporation plans to offer optical communications equipment as a service to companies working on satellite development.
Sony Space Communications Corporation aims to enable high-speed communications with small devices using optical communications to avoid the large antennas and high power output required by conventional radio communications.
Sony Space Communications Corporation began business on 2022-06-01.
Sony Space Communications Corporation plans to develop small optical communications devices to connect smallsats in Low Earth Orbit via laser beam.