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AI Processing of Earth Images Can Now Run in Space

Planet Labs has achieved onboard AI image recognition in orbit, reducing data latency from hours to minutes, and plans to build an intelligent satellite network for real-time planetary monitoring.

SourceIEEE Spectrum AIAuthor: Tereza Pultarova
AI Processing of Earth Images Can Now Run in Space
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  • Planet Labs' Pelican-4 satellite ran an AI algorithm in orbit to autonomously identify aircraft
  • AI processing cuts data latency from 6-12 hours to minutes, enabling rapid response to events like wildfires
  • The company plans Owl satellites for daily 1-meter resolution revisits and a 'planetary intelligence' network
  • Future upgrades include more powerful processors and potentially running LLMs in space

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