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AI-Enabled Satellites to Revolutionize Earth Observation and Communications

Written by  Wednesday, 13 March 2024 19:49
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2024
In a landmark move, Comsat Architects has partnered with Ubotica Technologies to infuse artificial intelligence into space technologies, specifically focusing on enhancing the capabilities of small satellites in low Earth orbit for real-time Earth monitoring and intelligence. Comsat Architects, offering expertise in space communication analysis, software development, and aerospace technolo
AI-Enabled Satellites to Revolutionize Earth Observation and Communications
by Clarence Oxford
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2024

In a landmark move, Comsat Architects has partnered with Ubotica Technologies to infuse artificial intelligence into space technologies, specifically focusing on enhancing the capabilities of small satellites in low Earth orbit for real-time Earth monitoring and intelligence.

Comsat Architects, offering expertise in space communication analysis, software development, and aerospace technologies, serves both civil and commercial sectors, including NASA and various commercial entities. The company excels in enabling effective communication for spacecraft in low Earth orbit (LEO), leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance data delivery mechanisms.

A key innovation from this partnership is the integration of Earth Observation with communications technology to facilitate Live Earth Intelligence - a system that provides continuous updates on Earth's conditions.

Unlike traditional methods where Earth Observation data takes days to process after being sent to Earth, the collaboration with Ubotica introduces onboard image processing and AI inference on satellites, delivering insights in real time.

This approach ensures immediate data accessibility, aiding swift decision-making processes on Earth. Comsat Architects is tasked with further developing Ubotica's SPACE:AI platform to enable autonomous communication networks and routing algorithms for satellite constellations.

Kul Bhasin, Ph.D., CEO of Comsat Architects, highlighted the partnership's significance, stating, "This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone in the application of AI technologies in space systems. Our joint efforts with Ubotica will explore new frontiers in AI applications within the commercial space sector."

Further emphasizing the collaborative spirit, Fintan Buckley, CEO of Ubotica, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, noting, "AI has the potential to significantly impact life on Earth. Our collaboration with Comsat Architects propels this potential into space, transforming our methods of planetary observation and interaction."

Aaron Rood, Sr. Director - Business Development at Ubotica Technologies, Inc., shared the vision of the alliance, "Our partnership with Comsat Architects signifies a mutual commitment to pushing the boundaries of the space industry through edge computing in the dynamic field of space exploration and national security."

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