Toyoda Gosei Co (TYO:7282) has invested in Synspective, a startup specializing in the development and operation of small synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites, according to a Thursday filing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
The investment, initiated in April 2024 through Toyoda Goseiâs venture capital unit, aims to explore new business opportunities beyond the automotive sector.
Synspective, established in February 2018, emerged from the Japanese Cabinet Officeâs research program focusing on miniaturizing SAR satellite technology.
These satellites use microwave radio waves to gather ground data regardless of weather conditions, supporting disaster response and environmental monitoring.
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