| Names | ɸ-Sat-2, Phi-Sat-2 |
|---|---|
| Mission type | Technological Demonstrator / Earth Observation |
| Operator | ESA |
| Website | https://www.esa.int/Applications/Observing_the_Earth/Phsat-2 |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | 6U CubeSat |
| Manufacturer | Open Cosmos, CGI, Ubotica, Simera CH Innovative, CEiiA, GEO-K and KP Labs |
| Dimensions | approx. 100 mm × 200 mm × 300 mm (3.9 in × 7.9 in × 11.8 in) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | August 16, 2024 |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 |
| Launch site | Vandenberg, California, US |
| Contractor | SpaceX |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Regime | Low Earth |
| Inclination | Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO)[1] |
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Phi-Sat-2 (also known as ɸ-Sat-2) is an Earth observation CubeSat mission from the European Space Agency (ESA) capable of running AI apps directly on board. What makes Phi-Sat-2 particularly noteworthy is its utilization of the NanoSat MO Framework, a modular and open-source platform designed for small satellite missions.[1]
The NanoSat MO Framework enhances the satellite's flexibility and adaptability, allowing for efficient integration of AI technologies into its operational workflow through Apps that can be installed on board. The AI Apps will be able to do different activities such as transforming a satellite image to a street map, detecting clouds, detect and classify maritime vessels, and to perform image compression using AI.[1][2]
- ^ a b c d "ESA - Next artificial intelligence mission selected". ESA. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ Pastena, Massimiliano; Melega, Nicola (2021). "Overview of Esa Earth Observation Cubesats Missions". In Neeck, Steven P.; Kimura, Toshiyoshi; Babu, Sachidananda R.; Hélière, Arnaud (eds.). Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites XXV. SPIE. p. 30. doi:10.1117/12.2597557. ISBN 9781510645608. S2CID 239079888. Retrieved 5 December 2021.