Spiral Blue has announced a major breakthrough in the field of space-based Earth Observation (EO) — the company has released operational data from successfully running proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms in space.
By optimizing Australian EO capabilities, Spiral Blue is opening new horizons for AI-powered advancements in monitoring and understanding Earth. This comes after making history in April of 2023 as the first Australian company to successfully operate a Space Edge Computer.
Following the successful commissioning, Spiral Blue is bringing enhanced EO capabilities to a growing list of international customers. The compact yet powerful Space Edge One (SE-1) computer designed and launched by Spiral Blue is built to withstand the harsh conditions of space all the while enabling the use of state-of-the-art AI algorithms. This enables near real-time analysis and decision-making based on the vast amount of Earth observation data collected during space missions.
Since the successful commissioning of SE-1 in April of 2023, the computer has been operating flawlessly in space, demonstrating the ability to process complex tasks and facilitate swift decision-making. The AI algorithms running on these computers have proven to be invaluable in optimizing Earth observation missions, improving the accuracy of data analysis, and providing timely insights for various applications, including cloud detect.
The successful operation of AI in space-based EO marks a pivotal moment in the firm’s quest to harness the full potential of satellite technology for monitoring Earth, opening doors to a new era ofEO. As Spiral Blue continues to push the boundaries of what is possible, the company remains committed to advancing the frontiers of technology and pioneering new solutions that revolutionise industries and improve our understanding of Earth. This mission was partly supported by the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Center Commercialization grant.
“This is a huge step forward for Spiral Blue and for the global Earth observation ecosystem,” said . “Now that we’ve completed our commissioning, we’re ready to help our customers test their software in orbit.”
— Taofiq Huq, CEO, Spiral Blue