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Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore is initiating three space projects under the Space Technology Development Programme, aimed at accelerating the commercialization of local space technologies. One project includes a nanosatellite equipped with edge-computing AI for on-board data processing.

This satellite will analyze images using AI models, minimizing data transmission to Earth. The nanosatellite, developed in collaboration with Satoro Space, will also test next-generation perovskite solar cells.

The projects, part of the Space Access Programme, aim for launches in 2026, 2027, and 2028. Another project will deploy a 16U nanosatellite featuring a MUSIC propulsion system by NTU spin-off Aliena, alongside an Atomic Oxygen Detector.

The third project involves testing an electro-optical imaging payload on the International Space Station. These initiatives are set to enhance Singapore's capabilities in the global space sector.