ESA - Φ-sat

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The mission

Ф-sat-1, an enhancement of the Federated Satellite Systems (FSSCat) mission, is the first experiment to demonstrate how artificial intelligence can be used for Earth observation – in this case, filtering out less than perfect images so that only usable data are returned to Earth.

The launch

Ф-sat-1: 3 September 2020
Site: Kourou, French Guiana
Rocket: Vega
Instrument: Hyperspectral camera and AI

1st AI for Earth observation
FSSCat 2 cubesats
540 km altitude
1 year mission life

Φ-sat

Digital Twin Earth

Digital Twin Earth, quantum computing and AI take centre st…

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Cloud cover over Manila Bay

Next artificial intelligence mission selected

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Vega lifts off on its first rideshare launch dedicated to light satellites using its new Small Spacecraft Mission Service dispenser.

Enabling & Support

Vega return to flight proves new rideshare service

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Artist's view of Vega flight VV16 with the Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS) dispenser

Enabling & Support

Watch Vega rideshare launch live

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Φ-sat

FSSCat/Ф-sat-1 ready for launch

16/06/2020 6735 views 66 likes

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Artificial Intelligence for Earth observation Monitoring our land and water Launch Facts and figures

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