Vision

Space sensing forms the foundation of space exploration, enabling humanity’s future.

Mission

To enable the continuous identification, monitoring, and resolution of critical technology gaps to full and efficient space sensing for humanity.

Scope

The Akron Project focuses exclusively on civilian, scientific, commercial, environmental, and humanitarian applications of space sensing technologies.

Military, defence, intelligence, and weapon-related applications, both on Earth and in Space, are explicitly out of scope.

Problem Statement

The problem is multifaceted and stems from three interconnected challenges:

1. Humanity lacks a clear understanding of how advances in space sensing directly contribute to solving today’s global challenges.
2. There is no unified, prioritised global framework that identifies and categorises the critical technology gaps required for full and efficient space sensing.
3. The current approach to addressing space sensing technology gaps is not optimised at a systems level.

Impact

1. Policy-makers, educators, investors, and international institutions are hindered from making fully informed decisions.
2. Research and development efforts remain fragmented across disciplines, nations, and organisations, slowing progress and duplicating investment.
3. International cooperation is inconsistent, educational pathways are insufficiently aligned with future technological needs, and public and private investments are prioritised without a long-term, coordinated strategy.

Proposed Solution

Develop and maintain a curated list of technology gaps, highlighting their impact on both space sensing and global challenges on Earth.

Cognitive Map / Information Model