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"This summer of 2025, we plan to launch the satellite to conduct space-based AI testing," said a representative from Unibap. This AI-enabled supercomputer was developed specifically for FMV to streamline data processing from space, particularly to enhance image clarity by filtering out cloud-covered visuals.
Wilhelm Lombach, a staff officer in the Air Force's Space Division, emphasized the strategic importance of the technology. "Using AI in space to refine data transmission back to Earth is a critical advantage. This could significantly reduce data clutter by processing images to remove cloud cover directly onboard," he explained.
The Bifrost project, a joint R and D effort between Sweden and Denmark, aims to develop and deploy a satellite demonstrator for tactical reconnaissance and surveillance from a polar orbit. "The integration of AI with electro-optical sensors and radar is designed to pinpoint targets from space," added Lombach.
Magnus Carltoft, project manager at Unibap, highlighted the delivery's significance. "We are thrilled to contribute to the enhancement of Nordic defense capabilities and demonstrate the advanced data processing potential of our project," he said.
The edge computer technology at the core of this project focuses on generating timely, actionable intelligence-key to effective defense strategies. Scheduled for launch in mid-2025, the satellite is expected to operate for approximately one year.
The collaboration extends beyond corporate bounds, involving the Swedish and Danish defense ministries, alongside industry and academic institutions, to explore the applications of AI in satellite technology.
The initiative is part of the Swedish Armed Forces' ongoing research in Space Systems, aimed at developing capabilities through targeted demonstrator projects.
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