Space Domain Awareness Software

The proliferation of objects launched into space over the last decade has led to an exponential increase in the risk of collisions, posing a significant threat to satellites and space missions. Identifying and characterizing on-orbit spacecraft is crucial for mitigating this risk and ensuring the safety and longevity of space assets.

Benefits

Enhanced Spacecraft Characterization

Mission Flexibility

Rapid Detection and Classification

US-RIPTIDE delivers 6-D pose estimation, resolved satellite structure, and object classification, providing comprehensive insights into on-orbit spacecraft. This enables operators to accurately identify and understand the characteristics of both cooperative and non-cooperative targets.

US-RIPTIDE offers adaptable capabilities for various on-orbit servicing tasks with its mission-flexible package. Whether inspection, tracking, or identification, this solution provides the versatility to address diverse mission requirements effectively.

US-RIPTIDE’s vision-based RPO navigation and perception software empowers high-value assets to rapidly detect and classify approaching Resident Space Objects (RSOs). By determining the intent of these objects, operators can make informed decisions to ensure the safety and security of space missions.

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How US-RIPTIDE Works

US-RIPTIDE offers advanced image processing for identifying and characterizing spacecraft in orbit, aiding servicing tasks like inspection, life extension, and potential debris removal. Using low-cost monocular systems enhances pose estimation and structure identification, adapting proven air domain techniques for space. This flexible solution eliminates the need for prior target knowledge, supporting diverse DoD or commercial OSAM missions with minimal customization.

Validation Methods

US-RIPTIDE’s innovative software and hardware package has been awarded under the unclassified Orbital Prime Program, highlighting its credibility and efficacy. Through rigorous testing and validation, our technology has demonstrated its capability to deliver real-time inspection, pose tracking, and identification of on-orbit spacecraft, validating its readiness for operational deployment.

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