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Loft Orbital, NASA JPL Test Edge AI on Satellite Constellation

6/24/2026

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Loft Orbital and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory signed an agreement on June 23, 2026 to test JPL’s AI software on a satellite.
Tests began in June 2026, with trials planned for 2027 and 2028.
The FAME project aims to automate tip-and-cue with edge AI that recognizes features without instruction.
Loft Orbital plans a 10-satellite Altair constellation with sensors and edge AI to deliver insights for wildfires, marine pollution and security.

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Loft Orbital and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory signed an agreement on June 23, 2026 to test JPL’s AI software on a satellite.
Tests began in June 2026, with trials planned for 2027 and 2028.
The FAME project aims to automate tip-and-cue with edge AI that recognizes features without instruction.
Loft Orbital plans a 10-satellite Altair constellation with sensors and edge AI to deliver insights for wildfires, marine pollution and security.