Helsing's AI Test Real-Time Space Capabilities on YAM-6 Satellite in Space

In a groundbreaking leap for space defense technology, Helsing, Europe's leading new defense company, has successfully deployed advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities on the YAM-6 satellite. This satellite node is part of Loft Orbital’s space infrastructure and serves as a testbed for real-time onboard radio frequency (RF) signal detection and characterization. These capabilities are critical for developing military-grade Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) and Cognitive Anti-Jamming applications.

The space domain has increasingly become a critical battleground for security and defense. Satellites, essential for communication, navigation, and intelligence, face constant threats from jamming and interference attacks. Western governments and armed forces are now more focused than ever on protecting these vital assets. Enter Helsing, whose AI solutions are set to revolutionize how space assets are defended.

Over the past three months, Helsing has demonstrated that AI can be rapidly and safely deployed on in-orbit satellites, offering immediate and significant capability enhancements. These tests on YAM-6 have proven that AI can effectively detect and characterize RF signals in real-time, a crucial step towards robust space defense mechanisms. The goal is to scale these capabilities and make them available for broader use by European armed forces and governments.

Marc Fontaine, CEO of Helsing France, expressed his enthusiasm for this achievement: "In the past three months, we have demonstrated that AI can be deployed rapidly and safely on in-orbit satellites, providing immediate and significant capability gains. Our focus now is to scale those capabilities and make them available to more European armed forces and governments."

The collaboration with Loft Orbital has been instrumental in this success. Loft Orbital specializes in making it easy for customers to deploy applications on space infrastructure, akin to how cloud applications are deployed. Pierre-Damien Vaujour, CEO of Loft Orbital, highlighted the significance of this achievement: "We’re very excited to see operational use cases deployed on our space infrastructure. We started Loft with the goal to make it simple for customers to deploy applications on an infrastructure, the same way applications can be deployed on a cloud infrastructure. It is clear that we are at an inflection point where the future holds unbounded capabilities and opportunities, powered by the combination of AI applications and space infrastructure."

Looking ahead, Helsing is working towards integrating these AI capabilities into upcoming satellite constellations, such as the EU’s IRIS². This constellation aims to bolster Europe's space defense capabilities, ensuring that the continent remains at the forefront of technological advancements in this critical domain.

As space becomes an increasingly contested arena, innovations like those from Helsing are essential for maintaining the security and functionality of vital space-based assets. The successful tests on YAM-6 mark a significant milestone in the journey towards advanced, AI-driven space defense systems.