Live Earth Intelligence

Real-time vessel detection with SPACE:AI

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

Twenty-five percent of global shipping now sails dark—disabling or spoofing AIS to evade scrutiny. These vessels threaten exclusive economic zones, critical infrastructure, and supply chains. Existing systems leave blind spots that delay response.

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.

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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).

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Threat Tracking

Persistent follow-up of vessels of interest

The ability to continuously track vessels and have full chain of custody.

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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.
AREA OF INTEREST IMAGE OF SHIP DETECTED

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.

LUNA PRIME A SANCTIONED TANKER SPOTTED

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.

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