artificial intelligence Archives - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com Covering the business and politics of space Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:13:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://spacenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cropped-SN_forza_star-32x32.png artificial intelligence Archives - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com 32 32 80681979 Extreme Weather: Revolutionizing Weather Preparedness with Space Technology – Webinar Replay https://spacenews.com/extreme-weather-revolutionizing-weather-preparedness-with-space-technology/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:14:41 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=509294 Extreme Weather
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Join us December 4 at 1:00 PM EST for a webinar featuring leading experts across government, academia, and the commercial sectors to explore how space technology is transforming the way we predict and address severe weather challenges.

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Transforming Geospatial Intelligence: Data Labeling for AI – Webinar Replay https://spacenews.com/webinar-transforming-geospatial-intelligence-data-labeling-for-ai/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:04:12 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=508359 NGA & AI webinar
NGA & AI webinar

Join us November 20 at 1:00 PM EST for a discussion on a groundbreaking initiative from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) — a $700 million investment in data labeling to empower artificial intelligence in geospatial intelligence.

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Connecting the Dots | More data storage, more space AI https://spacenews.com/connecting-the-dots-more-data-storage-more-space-ai/ https://spacenews.com/connecting-the-dots-more-data-storage-more-space-ai/#respond Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=508916 The storage device currently undergoing dress tests outside the ISS. Credit: Seagate
The storage device currently undergoing dress tests outside the ISS. Credit: Seagate

Expanding data storage in space is crucial for enabling more powerful artificial intelligence systems to process larger volumes of information directly from orbit. More capable hard drives would facilitate faster […]

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AI takes aim at tedious tasks in government contracting https://spacenews.com/ai-takes-aim-at-tedious-tasks-in-government-contracting/ https://spacenews.com/ai-takes-aim-at-tedious-tasks-in-government-contracting/#respond Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=508818 AI-assisted digital illustration by Brian Berger for SpaceNews
AI-assisted digital illustration by Brian Berger for SpaceNews

The newer generation of AI tools is specifically designed to navigate the complex world of government contracting, where security protocols are strict and the stakes are high, as a single proposal can make or break a company's fiscal year.

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Improving Space AI: Ground-to-orbit efforts aim to advance satellite intelligence https://spacenews.com/improving-space-ai-ground-orbit-efforts-aim-advance-satellite-intelligence/ https://spacenews.com/improving-space-ai-ground-orbit-efforts-aim-advance-satellite-intelligence/#respond Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=508558 Japan’s SKY Perfect JSAT ordered the JSAT-31 software-defined satellite from Thales Alenia Space to respond to changes in geostationary broadband demand across Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and the Pacific islands.
Japan’s SKY Perfect JSAT ordered the JSAT-31 software-defined satellite from Thales Alenia Space to respond to changes in geostationary broadband demand across Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and the Pacific islands.

AI-driven technologies are on the cusp of unlocking true autonomy in orbit, with the potential to enable spacecraft to operate independently and deliver more customized, intelligently managed data to Earth. […]

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Applying AI to satellite manufacturing https://spacenews.com/applying-ai-to-satellite-manufacturing/ https://spacenews.com/applying-ai-to-satellite-manufacturing/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 02:21:47 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=507554

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Companies are proceeding cautiously in applying artificial intelligence to satellite manufacturing. Blue Canyon Technologies, for example, wants to better understand how AI can contribute to manufacturing […]

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Aptos Orbital unveils device for onboard processing, communications and cloud services https://spacenews.com/aptos-orbital-unveils-device-for-onboard-processing-communications-and-cloud-services/ https://spacenews.com/aptos-orbital-unveils-device-for-onboard-processing-communications-and-cloud-services/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:44:40 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=507530

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Silicon Valley startup Aptos Orbital unveiled Oct. 22 an artificial intelligence device for space-based processing, communications and cloud services. “Today’s satellites are siloed from modern cloud […]

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Proteus and SAIC form strategic partnership https://spacenews.com/proteus-and-saic-form-strategic-partnership/ https://spacenews.com/proteus-and-saic-form-strategic-partnership/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=507411

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Los Angeles startup Proteus Space announced a strategic partnership Oct. 22 with government contractor SAIC. In addition, SAIC made a “significant investment” in the startup. The […]

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Big data, advanced algorithms and new approaches for space missions https://spacenews.com/big-data-advanced-algorithms-and-new-approaches-for-space-missions/ https://spacenews.com/big-data-advanced-algorithms-and-new-approaches-for-space-missions/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:55:30 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=507266

MILAN – Spacewalks, often a highlight of space missions, are likely to change in the future as given advancements in robotics and teleoperations. Every time an astronaut steps out of […]

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Canada’s Mission Control to demonstrate AI on Spire cubesat https://spacenews.com/canadas-mission-control-to-demonstrate-ai-on-spire-cubesat/ https://spacenews.com/canadas-mission-control-to-demonstrate-ai-on-spire-cubesat/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 06:34:01 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=507201

MILAN – Spire Global and Canadian startup Mission Control announced plans Oct. 16 for Persistence, a technology demonstration mission focused on space-based artificial intelligence. “The Persistence mission will demonstrate resilient […]

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EarthDaily buys analytics specialist amid imagery constellation deployment delay https://spacenews.com/earthdaily-buys-analytics-specialist-amid-imagery-constellation-deployment-delay/ https://spacenews.com/earthdaily-buys-analytics-specialist-amid-imagery-constellation-deployment-delay/#respond Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=507081

Antarctica Capital has sold geospatial analytics provider Descartes Labs to EarthDaily Analytics, a company the private equity firm also owns, which has delayed its optical imagery constellation by two years to improve artificial intelligence compatibility.

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Yahsat and Bayanat forge AI-powered space technology champion https://spacenews.com/yahsat-and-bayanat-forge-ai-powered-space-technology-champion/ https://spacenews.com/yahsat-and-bayanat-forge-ai-powered-space-technology-champion/#respond Tue, 01 Oct 2024 22:10:56 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=506596 Space42's stock debut photoshoot.
Space42's stock debut photoshoot.

Emirati satellite operator Yahsat and geospatial artificial intelligence provider Bayanat completed their merger Oct. 1, forming a company called Space42 valued at about $3 billion on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.

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Planet unveils Forest Carbon Monitoring dataset https://spacenews.com/planet-unveils-forest-carbon-monitoring-dataset/ https://spacenews.com/planet-unveils-forest-carbon-monitoring-dataset/#respond Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=506290

SAN FRANCISCO – Earth observation company Planet unveiled a product Sept. 24 for monitoring global forests. Planet’s Forest Carbon Monitoring product offers quarterly estimates of the amount of carbon stored […]

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NASA SPAR Lab shares AI tool for spacecraft https://spacenews.com/nasa-spar-lab-shares-ai-tool-for-spacecraft/ https://spacenews.com/nasa-spar-lab-shares-ai-tool-for-spacecraft/#respond Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:51:50 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=506294

SAN FRANCISCO – Artificial intelligence promises to make spacecraft increasingly resilient and capable of gathering data without waiting for instructions from ground controllers. “We’ve been limited with the way we’ve […]

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Evolving artificial intelligence capabilities in space https://spacenews.com/evolving-artificial-intelligence-capabilities-in-space/ https://spacenews.com/evolving-artificial-intelligence-capabilities-in-space/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2024 22:28:01 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=506242

Executives discussing emerging space-based computing capabilities Sept. 20 called for stronger collaboration between policymakers and technology leaders to accelerate artificial intelligence’s societal benefits.

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LEO takes center stage for communications at sea https://spacenews.com/leo-takes-center-stage-for-communications-at-sea/ https://spacenews.com/leo-takes-center-stage-for-communications-at-sea/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 21:48:50 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=506149

Ship owners are increasingly relegating geostationary satellites to the backseat and turning to low Earth orbit networks for primary communications at sea, according to a panel of multi-orbit maritime service providers.

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Anduril targets space domain with AI and autonomous systems https://spacenews.com/anduril-targets-space-domain-with-ai-and-autonomous-systems/ https://spacenews.com/anduril-targets-space-domain-with-ai-and-autonomous-systems/#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=505922

The company plans to “design, build, and launch our own fully integrated systems by the end of 2025”

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NGA taps 10 firms for $290 million satellite data analytics contract https://spacenews.com/nga-taps-10-firms-for-290-million-satellite-data-analytics-contract/ https://spacenews.com/nga-taps-10-firms-for-290-million-satellite-data-analytics-contract/#respond Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:16:41 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=505873

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency selected Earth observation satellite imagery providers and data analytics specialists to compete for orders under the Luno A program

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U.S. defense program seeks next-generation space monitoring tools https://spacenews.com/u-s-defense-program-seeks-next-generation-space-monitoring-tools/ https://spacenews.com/u-s-defense-program-seeks-next-generation-space-monitoring-tools/#respond Thu, 12 Sep 2024 20:19:16 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=505811 AI-generated image showing a huge swarm of satellites orbiting Earth.
AI-generated image showing a huge swarm of satellites orbiting Earth.

The Space Security and Defense Program is doing market research on advanced space domain awareness technologies available in the 2030-2040 timeframe

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The invisible battle for space dominance https://spacenews.com/the-invisible-battle-for-space-dominance/ https://spacenews.com/the-invisible-battle-for-space-dominance/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=505379 A U.S. Space Force service member conducts Global Positioning System electromagnetic interference training with a GPS electromagnetic attack system at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. Credit: U.S. Space Force
A U.S. Space Force service member conducts Global Positioning System electromagnetic interference training with a GPS electromagnetic attack system at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. Credit: U.S. Space Force

As geopolitical tensions extend beyond Earth’s atmosphere, the U.S. Space Force is sharpening its focus on dominating the electromagnetic spectrum. Space electronic warfare — the art and science of protecting […]

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U.S. Space Force seeks industry input on automating hybrid satellite networks https://spacenews.com/u-s-space-force-seeks-industry-input-on-automating-hybrid-satellite-networks/ https://spacenews.com/u-s-space-force-seeks-industry-input-on-automating-hybrid-satellite-networks/#respond Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:34:37 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=505646

The Space Force's Commercial Satellite Communications Office issued a request for information on automated satcom network orchestration

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Eartheye Space raises $1.5 million https://spacenews.com/eartheye-space-raises-1-5-million/ https://spacenews.com/eartheye-space-raises-1-5-million/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:31:52 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=505575

SAN FRANCISCO – Singapore startup Eartheye Space raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding to expand its online satellite-tasking platform. Eartheye Space, founded in 2022, calls itself the “Uber Eats” of […]

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Detecting satellite orbit anomalies requires human intelligence https://spacenews.com/detecting-satellite-orbit-anomalies-requires-human-intelligence/ https://spacenews.com/detecting-satellite-orbit-anomalies-requires-human-intelligence/#respond Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=505182 Image of Earth observation satellites generated by DALL-E.
Image of Earth observation satellites generated by DALL-E.

Identifying anomalous operations of satellites is more than a technical task. It must depend on human intelligence gathering and advance warning.  Missile launch detection and characterization is a longstanding example […]

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Collimate offers tool to predict downlink success https://spacenews.com/collimate-offers-tool-to-predict-downlink-success/ https://spacenews.com/collimate-offers-tool-to-predict-downlink-success/#respond Tue, 03 Sep 2024 23:57:19 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=505268

SAN FRANCISCO – Collimate Space, a new Silicon Valley startup, aims to tackle a specific problem for satellite operators. Collimate offers a tool for predicting the success of satellite downlinks, […]

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