Satellite AI Processing Achieved by TelePIX through TetraPLEX Technology
In a groundbreaking development for the satellite industry, TelePIX, a leading Korean satellite specialist company, has successfully completed the in-space demonstration of TetraPLEX, an artificial intelligence processor designed for satellites. This cutting-edge technology was launched into orbit using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and reached an altitude of approximately 597 kilometers.
TetraPLEX is the world's first AI processor capable of performing real-time, high-speed parallel processing of satellite big data AI models in space. Equipped with TelePIX's Kalman filter algorithm for satellite attitude estimation, TetraPLEX has proven its stability in space operations over the past four months.
During the demonstration, TetraPLEX conducted a series of in-orbit performance tests for its satellite image preprocessing and attitude control estimation algorithms. The computational results of the logic on board the TetraPLEX matched the results on the ground with 100% accuracy. Remarkably, the satellite image preprocessing was completed in just 11 seconds, approximately 35 times faster than it would have under a conventional FPGA board.
The breakthrough with TetraPLEX is expected to influence satellite image preprocessing without the need for extensive ground station infrastructure. By reducing cost and time, and minimising data loss by enabling processing on the satellite without the need to transmit information to a ground station, TetraPLEX is set to revolutionise the satellite industry.
TelePIX showcased its innovations, including TetraPLEX, at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2024, where the company had an exclusive pavilion as an official sponsor. The company's achievements have earned global acclaim, including winning the CES 2024 Innovation Award and being selected as a World Economic Forum (WEF) Technology Pioneer 2024.
Looking ahead, Seonghui Kim, the CTO of TelePIX, stated that the company plans to implement more complex and advanced algorithms on satellites. The evaluation of TetraPLEX will assess the possibility of unexpected failure due to radiation buildup in the space environment. The data gathered from this demonstration will be used to advance the reliability and sustainability of the next-generation model.
With TetraPLEX, TelePIX continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in space technology, setting a new standard for AI processing and edge computing directly on satellites. The successful demonstration of TetraPLEX marks a significant step forward in the future of satellite technology and space exploration.
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