Imagine if you had to use a different remote for every single appliance in your house; that is how satellite data works today. This project creates a single 'universal remote' that lets users request images from many different satellites at once. It automatically finds the best satellite based on cost and speed, so you don't have to manage each one individually.
Current satellite ground segments are siloed, using mono-mission architectures and un-harmonized interfaces. This makes it difficult and slow for users to access data from multiple different satellites efficiently.
A multi-mission federation layer including scheduling and optimization algorithms. Concrete outputs include the demonstration of the CBS and CS.
If you are a precision farming service provider dealing with fragmented satellite data sources — this project developed a federation layer that allows you to access multiple sensors automatically. This ensures you get the most precise and timely crop imagery regardless of which company owns the satellite.
If you are a climate risk consultancy dealing with slow response times for disaster imagery — this project developed a multi-mission orchestration system that optimizes for reactivity and persistence. This allows you to get critical data faster by pulling from a network of available assets.
If you are a national space agency dealing with rigid, single-mission ground architectures — this project developed a scalable federation layer that integrates third-party missions with your own. This reduces dependence on specific system integrators and lowers operational roadblocks.
The system uses optimization algorithms to orchestrate missions based on cost criteria, allowing users to choose the most economical acquisition asset.
Yes, the project specifically aims to enable multi-mission accessibility in a scalable and automated way to overcome mono-mission architecture limits.
Based on available project data, the project is led by Airbus Defence and Space with 8 industrial partners, but specific licensing terms are not detailed.
It acts as a federation layer that overcomes un-harmonized interfaces between different ground segments to allow collaborative coverage.
The project period runs from 2022-11-01 to 2025-10-31, indicating it is currently in the development and demonstration phase.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven, with 8 out of 9 partners being industrial entities (89% ratio), including 4 SMEs. Led by a major prime, Airbus Defence and Space, the group spans 7 countries, suggesting a strong focus on commercial viability and market integration rather than pure academic research.
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