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IRIS

Persistent non-earth imaging and RSO characterisation.

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OVERVIEW

Space intelligence, made visible

IRIS provides high-resolution non-Earth imaging (NEI) and satellite RF signature mapping using advanced space-based sensors. Engineered to identify, characterise, and monitor the behaviour of space objects, this platform leverages precise and prompt detailing to give clearer insights even in low-light conditions.

What IRIS delivers

Identification

Rapidly detect and classify new satellites, debris, and other space objects.

Mensuration & Characterization

Measure the size, geometry, configuration, and power output of observed objects.

Orbit Determination

Generate precise state vectors of an object's orbit as TLEs, OPMs, and OEMs for trajectory information.

Attitude & Tumble Rate

Determine orientation, pointing direction, and rotational behavior to access object health and activity.

RF Observation Reports

Detect and correlate RF emissions to determine function, analyse behaviour, and support characterisation.

3D Modelling

Construct realistic 3D representations of RSOs by combining high-res optics with open-source data.

Why IRIS stands apart

Sharp Imaging

Sharp Imaging

Large-format sensors and fast, low-distortion lenses capture fine-grain detail.

Across Dynamic Environments

Across Dynamic Environments

Supports imaging even in low-light and complex orbital conditions.

High Revisit Rates

High Revisit Rates

Frequent observations for persistent tracking and time-based analysis.

Correlated Datasets

Correlated Datasets

RF sensing integrated with optics for more reliable and robust data points.

Rapid & Edge-Processed

Rapid & Edge-Processed

Onboard processing ensures low-latency object detection and data generation.

How IRIS operates

How IRIS operates

Secure Delivery

Data delivered as custom on-demand reports, or an API, or through a secure air-gapped SDK.

Seamless Integration

Seamlessly integrates into your Common Operating Picture (COP), mission planning platforms, or any custom data dashboards.

Real-time & Automated

Supports real-time tasking and automated backend ingestion to deliver timely, actionable intel when you it.

IRIS in action

RSO Cataloguing

Anomaly Detection

Satellite Health Monitoring

Satellite Signal Recognition

Orbital ISR

Behavioral Profiling

RPO Inspection

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INNOVATION HUB

Discoveries & deep dives

Multi-perspective Multi-modal PoL Characterization of LEO Objects

The Pattern of Life (PoL) characterization of a satellite in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is an intricate process demanding high fidelity data and robust data processing techniques. The solution to this complicated problem demands a methodology based on multiple perspectives and the ability to process, synthesize and correlate data from multiple sources of varying fidelity. Towards this objective, the current research proposes a dynamic and robust methodology to precisely characterize and synthesize PoL of satellites based on a multi-perspective multi-modal analysis, involving many aspects of a Space Domain Awareness (SDA) technological chain.

Robust Orbit Determination and Propagation Tool

This whitepaper explores Digantara's robust pipeline for Initial Orbit Determination (IOD), Orbit Propagation (OP), and ephemeris generation. Central to these capabilities is our proprietary tool, OrEng, which plays a critical role in accurately identifying, tracking, and predicting Resident Space Objects (RSOs) in orbit. The whitepaper also presents a case study conducted at the company to assess the precision and accuracy of OrEng. For this study, the satellite Sentinel-3A (NORAD ID: 41335) was selected. The outcomes from OrEng, including state estimates and covariance, were compared with truth datasets obtained from the International Laser Ranging Service (ILRS).

Thermospheric Density Forecasting using AI/ML

One of the primary challenges in sustainable Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite operations is the accurate forecasting of thermospheric neutral densities, which exhibit significant variability with the solar cycle and during geomagnetic storms. Extreme space weather events, such as the Gannon storm of May 2024, can severely destabilize satellite orbits and potentially cause premature re-entry. Traditional forecasting approaches face inherent trade-offs: empirical models offer computational efficiency but limited accuracy, while physics-based models provide higher accuracy at the cost of computational intensity. This whitepaper describes Digantara’s proprietary Space Weather (SWx) solution, a novel AI-driven methodology that leverages machine learning techniques to identify complex relationships between space weather drivers and thermospheric densities. Digantara’s Thermospheric Density Forecasting Model utilizes a comprehensive training dataset spanning 24 years of density measurements derived from actual satellite observations, supplemented with synthetic data to enhance model robustness and coverage. The report presents the results of a testing framework performed at the company to assess the accuracy of the Thermospheric Density Forecasting Model.