PARIS – KaleidEO, a subsidiary of SatSure Analytics India, has shown that its deep-learning algorithms can analyzing imagery in orbit, the corporate announced Sept. 13.
Since Bengaluru-based KaleidEO has yet to launch its own satellites, the corporate demonstrated this capability by analyzing sub-meter resolution imagery gathered by Uruguay-based Satellogic and processing data with in-orbit computers operated by Australia’s Spiral Blue.
KaleidEO’s edge-processing algorithms are designed to detect clouds, roads, buildings and bodies of water. Additional algorithms compare images to detect changes.
“This capability will enable us to handle national security needs, real-time disaster response by governments and revolutionize the way in which we collect, process, analyze and downlink imagery and insights from satellite data for the good thing about all,” Rashmit Singh Sukhmani, SatSure co-founder and chief technology officer, said in an announcement. Sukhmani added that KaleidEO is the primary Indian company to display edge processing in orbit.
KaleidEO, founded in 2022, plans to launch 4 Earth-observation satellites equipped with edge processing in 2025.
The newest edge-processing demonstration “reflects our commitment to innovation and our dedication to revolutionizing the space data analytics domain,” Arpan Kumar Sahoo, KaleidEO chief operating officer, said in an announcement. “With this technological advancement, we’re not only propelling India onto the worldwide stage but additionally empowering governments and industries to make informed decisions by increasing the worth of data generated per bit.”
KaleidEO plans to start aerial testing next month of its optical and multi-spectral sensors. Successful tests will result in satellite and payload manufacturing.
In August, SatSure announced it closed a $15 million Series A funding round “a serious portion of which goes towards capitalizing KaleidEO,” in accordance with the news release.
Potential applications for KaleidEO imagery and insights include agriculture, finance, banking, construction and commodities.