SPACE:AI delivers persistent, satellite-borne intelligence that detects, classifies and tracks vessels—even those operating “dark and off the grid”—to provide unmatched maritime situational awareness from space to seafloor.
The Challenge
The maritime security challenge
THE SOLUTION
Onboard Intelligence
Edge-AI models process optical, SAR and hyperspectral imagery on-orbit, generating vessel detections (position, length, heading) within seconds of capture and relaying them directly to ground.
DARK VESSEL DETECTION
Threat Detection
Continuous monitoring of high-risk areas
Real-time alerts on dark or suspect activity (e.g., Dark vessel heading towards an EEZ or ship-to-ship transfer).
Threat Tracking
Persistent follow-up of vessels of interest
The ability to continuously track vessels and have full chain of custody.
KEY BENEFITS
SPACE:AI is open and designed to fuse intelligence across three layers:
- Near-Real-Time Detection – Reduces detection-to-action time from days to minutes.
- All-Weather, 24-Hour Coverage – SAR cuts through cloud and darkness, while optical and hyperspectral sensors enhance detail in clear conditions.
- Open Integration – Seamlessly sync real-time space intelligence into your existing systems via Ubotica’s secure, real-time API.
Maritime Detection at Scale
In February 2025, CogniSAT-6 identified hundreds of vessels during a single pass over Singapore’s congested maritime zone. Within seconds, the system processed the data, distinguishing between vessels broadcasting proper AIS signals and those operating dark—demonstrating MSA at unprecedented speed and scale.
Real-Time Sanctions Enforcement
SPACE:AI, detected a sanctioned tanker engaged in suspicious activity near Singapore in April 2025. This capability delivers the real-time intelligence needed to enforce international sanctions against previously invisible maritime activities.