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NOVI Space Unveils AI Vessel Detection from ISS

10/21/2025

Summary

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NOVI Space Inc. demonstrated its AI-based object detection pipeline from the Space Edge Experiments and Demonstrations (SEED) payload aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
The system enables real-time detection of marine vessels and reduces ground notification to 8 seconds.
SEED, conducted for Missile Defense Agency (MDA), uses NOVI's On-Board Computers (OBC) to process data on orbit.
NOVI plans GENIE constellation for early 2026 and will release a public dataset for evaluation.

History

Historical Context

The Space Shuttle Program, initiated in 1981, marked a significant evolution in space exploration, enabling reusable spacecraft for diverse missions, including the construction of the International Space Station (ISS). Over its 30-year span, the program completed 135 missions, facilitating advancements in technology and international collaboration, and laid the groundwork for future initiatives like the Artemis program, which aims for lunar exploration.

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Story summary

NOVI Space Inc. demonstrated its AI-based object detection pipeline from the Space Edge Experiments and Demonstrations (SEED) payload aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
The system enables real-time detection of marine vessels and reduces ground notification to 8 seconds.
SEED, conducted for Missile Defense Agency (MDA), uses NOVI's On-Board Computers (OBC) to process data on orbit.
NOVI plans GENIE constellation for early 2026 and will release a public dataset for evaluation.

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