Robert Cheetham

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Former founder and CEO of Azavea. Open data, open source, civic tech, geospatial analysis, map algebra and remote sensing. The opinions expressed here are my own and not those of my employer.
Japan Earth Observer (JEO) newsletter No. 14 is out. There is recent news on Japan's space, EO, and geospatial industry. https://www.japanearthobserver.com/jeo-14-news-roundup-27-april-2026/
JEO 14 - News Roundup - 27 April 2026

In this news roundup, new satellites and technology demos, ispace strategy changes, plus the usual funding and contract announcements. There are also a couple of new sections with notable videos, reports, and datasets.

Japan Earth Observer
Japan Earth Observer (JEO) newsletter No. 13 is out. This edition focuses on the impact on Japan of NASA’s recent changes to its lunar exploration plans https://www.japanearthobserver.com/jeo-13-how-nasas-lunar-pivots-will-impact-jaxa/
JEO 13 - How NASA's Lunar Pivots will Impact JAXA

NASA has made a series of dramatic announcements about changes in direction for its lunar exploration plans, and it's going to have a significant impact on Japan and other partners.

Japan Earth Observer
Japan Earth Observer (JEO) newsletter #12 is out. There is recent news on Japan's space, EO, and geospatial industry. https://www.japanearthobserver.com/jeo-12-news-roundup-14-mar-2026/
JEO 12 - News Roundup - 14 Mar 2026

In this news roundup, we have several new funding and contract announcements, the HTV-X cargo separation from the ISS, another KAIROS rocket failure, Chinese export controls, and much more.

Japan Earth Observer
Japan Earth Observer (JEO) newsletter #11 is out. This edition is a news roundup on Japan's space, Earth observation, and geospatial industries. https://www.japanearthobserver.com/jeo-11-news-roundup-20-feb-2026/
JEO 11 - News Roundup - 20 Feb 2026

A periodic news roundup on the space, Earth observation, and geospatial industries in Japan.

Japan Earth Observer
Japan Earth Observer (JEO) newsletter #10 is out. This one is about what to expect in 2026 in the Japan space, EO, and geospatial ecosystem https://www.japanearthobserver.com/jeo-10-what-to-watch-for-in-2026/
JEO 10 - What to Watch for in 2026

A monthly newsletter about the space, Earth observation, and geospatial industries in Japan. This issue outlines some stories to follow in 2026 including launch, satellites, deep space, debris management, the Japan Space Strategy fund, supply chains, and a major open source conference

Japan Earth Observer
Japan Earth Observer (JEO) newsletter #9 is out. There is recent news on Japan's space, EO, and geospatial industry. https://www.japanearthobserver.com/jeo-9-news-roundup-11-feb-2026/
JEO 9 - News Roundup - 11 Feb 2026

A periodic news roundup on the space, Earth observation, and geospatial industries in Japan.

Japan Earth Observer
Japan Earth Observer (JEO) newsletter #6 is out. There is May/June news on Japan's space, EO, and geospatial industry + some of my observations from recent conferences in Japan https://www.japanearthobserver.com/jeo-6-spacetide-and-foss4g-kansai-2025
JEO 6 - SPACETIDE and FOSS4G Kansai 2025

A monthly news roundup plus some observations on the SPACETIDE and FOSS4G Kansai conferences.

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Japan Earth Observer (JEO) newsletter #5 is out. There is news on Japan's space, EO, and geospatial industry in April + a deep dive on space-related items in the defense budget; JMoD is going shopping for satellites https://www.japanearthobserver.com/jeo-5-jmod-goes-shopping/
JEO 5 - JMoD Goes Shopping

A monthly news roundup and a deep-dive on the Japan Ministry of Defense (JMoD) space-related budget.

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Japan Earth Observer (JEO) newsletter #4 is out. In addition to the news on Japan's space, EO, and geospatial industry + a deep dive on Japan's demographic and tech labor market challenges. Sound boring? Grab a ☕. Japan is living three decades in the future. https://www.japanearthobserver.com/jeo-4-japans-high-tech-labor-pains/
JEO 4 - Japan’s High Tech Labor Pains

A monthly news roundup and a deep-dive on Japan's STEM Labor Workforce.

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Japan Earth Observer newsletter #3 is out. In addition to the news on Japan's space, EO, and geospatial industry, there is a more detailed article about Japan’s Space Strategy Fund. Read and subscribe at https://www.japanearthobserver.com/jeo-3-japans-space-strategy-fund/
JEO 3 - Japan's Space Strategy Fund

A monthly news roundup and a deep-dive on Japan's Space Strategy Fund.

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