In-Orbit Edge Computing Collaboration Announced
In-Orbit Edge Computing Collaboration Announced
D-Orbit to Employ the SkyServe STORM System
D-Orbit recently announced that they will be enabling edge computing capabilities with the SkyServe STORM platform, aboard some of the ION Satellite Carriers that make up the fleet of orbital transfer vehicles that the company has already in orbit (specifically, ION SCV004 Elysian Eleonora) and then on a more performant ION in 2025.
“This mission with D-Orbit allows us to perform complex processing tasks in orbit, and making space data more accessible and actionable for our clients."
Vinay Simha, SkyServe.
As a part of Mission Matterhorn, SkyServe STORM will leverage D-Orbit's live earth observation data feed, onboard compute and data distribution resources to process images into inferences directly in space and deploying geo spatial end-use applications. The mission is designed to enable geospatial organization and analytics companies to deploy artificial intelligence models on satellites, aiming to significantly enhance in-orbit data processing and analytics capabilities.
"SkyServe STORM's deployment represents a pivotal moment for space-based data analytics. This mission with D-Orbit allows us to perform complex processing tasks in orbit, and make (sic) space data more accessible and actionable for our clients," said Vinay Simha, CEO of SkyServe.
SkyServe STORM’s deployment on D-Orbit’s ION Satellite Carrier will provide a suite of data processing capabilities, such as smart discard, tasking, compression and other deep learning features on D-Orbit’s upcoming missions.
“The collaboration with SkyServe not only facilitates their in-orbit STORM platform but also aligns with our mission to provide comprehensive in-orbit services," said Viney Jean-Francois Dhiri, DOrbit’s Head of Business Development. "Combining our technology with edge computer providers, as we have with Unibap’s iX5 product, has enabled us to offer a novel route to space for impactful solutions since 2023, throughout 24 and beyond."
This collaboration underscores D-Orbit's commitment to driving forward space innovation, providing customers with essential services to demonstrate their capabilities in orbit, while also offering continued support to anyone looking to leverage the unique advantages of space for their technologies and applications, the company said.