Fire Neural Network (FNN) announced that their team, GatorX, is advancing to the semi-final round of the XPRIZE Track B Autonomous Wildfire Challenge. The announcement was made at the Safety and Security Summit, during the  Esri User Conference (Esri UC) in San Deigo, California on July 15-19, 2024.

GatorX is a well-rounded partnership between Fire Neural Network, the University of Florida, NVIDIA, SATLANTIS, SwissDrones, Archer Aviation, SWIR Vision Systems, and N5 Sensors. Fire Neural Network and SATLANTIS LLC are resident clients of UF Innovate | Accelerate.

The fully autonomous GatorX solution removes first responders from harm’s way and displays the use of advanced AI for good, in accessible and responsible real-world applications. Using SATLANTIS satellite imaging, Fire Neural Network High-Risk-Lightning sensors, N5 smoke sensors, FireBird drones, and UF’s NVIDIA HiPerGator AI supercomputer, GatorX can quickly detect the location of hotspots, verify the hotspots, and autonomously eliminate fires.

The XPRIZE Wildfire is a 4-year, $11 million competition incentivizing the innovation of firefighting technologies to end destructive wildfires so humanity and beneficial wildfire can safely co-exist. The prize aims to transform current wildfire management approaches by developing new technologies that can rapidly and accurately detect, characterize, and respond to wildfires before they become destructive.

The $5 million Autonomous Wildfire Response Track (Track B) will transform how fires are managed and fought by rapidly and autonomously detecting and completely suppressing a destructive, high-risk fire in an environmentally challenging area with greater speed, accuracy, and precision than current best-in-class solutions.

Read more about GatorX Advances to Semi-Final Round of XPRIZE Track B Autonomous Wildfire Challenge.

The consortium led by Deimos has successfully secured one of the two parallel contracts awarded by the European Space Agency (ESA) for the definition of the Spanish Component of the Atlantic Constellation. The core team of the consortium, comprised solely of Spanish entities, includes Alen Space, Satlantis, and DHV Technology.

In 2013, Satlantis was founded in the United States based on technology created by researchers Rafael Guzman and Bo Zhao of UF’s Department of Astronomy in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Satlantis LLC is located in UF Innovate | Accelerate at The Hub; the Satlantis headquarters is located in Spain.

The Atlantic Constellation is one of the main actions of the Aeroespace element of the Spanish Resilience and Recovery Plan (PERTE Aeroespacial) and will consist of 16 satellites equipped with Earth observation and telecommunications payloads, 8 of which will be developed in Spain. This constellation will be developed in collaboration with Portugal.

Satlantis, a leading technology company specializing in high-resolution Earth observation payloads for microsatellites, is pleased to announce the appointment of Aitor Moriñigo Muñoz as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of their American subsidiary, Satlantis LLC, a UF startup and resident client at UF Innovate | Accelerate. Morinigo Munoz brings industry experience and expertise to this pivotal role.

History at Satlantis: Moriñigo Muñoz has been an integral member of the Satlantis team, serving in various capacities including mechanical engineer, aerospace project manager, international business manager, and executive vice president before being appointed CEO. His strategic vision and leadership have significantly contributed to the company’s growth and success. Based in Gainesville, FL, and Bilbao, Spain, Moriñigo Muñoz has advanced Satlantis’ mission of revolutionizing Earth observation technology and expanding into the American market.

“We appointed our U.S. CEO based on a combination of factors. Aitor’s extensive experience in the space technology industry positions him to lead our company efficiently and effectively. Secondly, his unwavering drive for innovation aligns perfectly with our vision for growth, exploration, and adaptation,” said Juan Tomas Hernani, CEO of Satlantis.

“His unique ability to bridge engineering expertise with business acumen made him the ideal choice for the position of CEO. I can personally attest to Aitor’s exceptional leadership qualities, having worked closely with him in the past, and all of us at Satlantis believe he will steer our U.S. branch toward continued success.”

Before joining Satlantis, Moriñigo Muñoz worked as a mechanical engineer at SENER, a Spanish-based aerospace company. During his tenure at SENER, he gained valuable insights into aerospace engineering, honing his technical skills and understanding of complex systems.

Moriñigo Muñoz’s passion for innovation and cutting-edge technology has driven Satlantis’ research and development efforts. His journey from a mechanical engineer to the helm of Satlantis LLC exemplifies dedication, adaptability, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

“I am incredibly excited for this opportunity,” said Moriñigo Muñoz. “Many industries have been benefiting from new satellite technology. Our main focus, the oil and gas industry, when taking advantage of our accurate systems and cost-effective approach, can then become more efficient and greener, allowing for a more sustainable future.”

Satlantis LLC is committed to advancing Earth observation capabilities through its high-resolution payloads. With Moriñigo Muñoz at the helm, the company is positioned to achieve new milestones and deliver innovative solutions to address the most pressing global challenges.

Satlantis: Pioneering High-Resolution Earth Observation

Satlantis LLC, headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, specializes in developing high-resolution Earth observation payloads for microsatellites. The company’s commitment to precision and innovation drives its mission to provide actionable insights for agriculture, environmental monitoring, and disaster response.

Disclaimer: This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer or solicitation for investment.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Sarah Luise or Patricia Lasuen

• Email: luise@satlantis.com / lasuen@satlantis.com

Learn more about Satlantis and its groundbreaking work at Satlantis.com I https://www.linkedin.com/company/80809974.

SATLANTIS, a leading global provider of advanced Earth Observation technologies, announced its sixth mission with the launch of the HORACIO satellite on March 4, aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-10 mission on a Falcon9 rocket, a ride-share flight along with other satellites to a Sun-Synchronous Orbit 520-590 km above Earth. The launch took place from the Space Force Base in California.

The company headquarters are located in Bilbao, Spain, within the University of the Basque Country Science Park, and UF startup SATLANTIS LLC is based within UF Innovate | Accelerate at The Hub. The startup licenses technology by Dr. Bo Zhao and his team in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ Department of Astronomy.

HORACIO is a 16U CubeSat with a high-resolution camera, the iSIM-90, which offers simultaneous coverage in the visible and near-infrared (NIR and SWIR) spectra, a resolution of up to 2m, a swath of 14km, 4 bands in the visible and 6 in the infrared. It is a comprehensive fast-track mission that enables a wide range of applications, such as infrastructure surveillance, unique capabilities for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions (such as methane detection and quantification), food security, and coastline and border recognition, among others.

“Our focus on agility and smart maneuvers is unique in the market and is based on deep knowledge of image processing and its relationship with orthorectification, high precision georeferencing, multiband radiometric calibration, and operation from our multi-satellite control center,” says Juan Tomás Hernani, CEO of SATLANTIS.

“We optimize data downlink through integrated artificial intelligence techniques in the download point network, from the North Pole to Australia. We can confidently say that HORACIO is the most powerful and impactful 16U Earth Observation CubeSat in the market, far surpassing its competitors,” concludes Hernani.

The HORACIO mission represents a significant advancement for SATLANTIS in continuing to lead Earth Observation technologies. This mission enables multiple applications and strengthens its specializations by deploying satellites designed to address current environmental challenges supporting environmental monitoring solutions, among other fundamental purposes for the planet.

“HORACIO is our third satellite in orbit, but as it could not be otherwise, it is an evolution of our previous satellites, with greater image acquisition capacity, a wider swath, and will spend twice as much time in orbit as in previous missions,” Aitor Conde, CTO at SATLANTIS, commented after the launch. “We expect to take advantage of this satellite for the next 10 years. The launch was nominal and without surprises, yet, as always, very exciting.

“Now the satellite is performing its first operations, deploying solar panels and antennas, and we hope to obtain the first images after the satellite’s setup, which will occur in less than a week. HORACIO joins the constellation of satellites launched by SATLANTIS.”

About SATLANTIS

SATLANTIS, based in Gainesville, Florida, USA, Spain (SATLANTIS Microsats), the UK (with Supersharp), and France, is the leading global provider of advanced Earth Observation missions specialized in developing high-resolution Earth observation payloads for microsatellites, counting on a set of technologies with simultaneous visible, infrared, polarimetry and video capabilities.

The company’s commitment to precision and innovation drives its mission, providing actionable insights for various applications, including long linear infrastructures, agriculture, environmental monitoring, disaster response and energy-related applications such as methane measurements.

SATLANTIS counts with the successful completion of its sixth consecutive flight, achieving
a remarkable 100% success rate.

CONTACTS:
COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT AT SATLANTIS
Sarah Luise, luise@satlantis.com, and Patricia Lasuen, lasuen@satlantis.com

In this week’s Tech Tuesday for WCJB TV20, UF Innovate’s Loren Miranda speaks with Aitor Moriñigo Muñoz, Executive Vice President of Satlantis, LLC, a local space tech company producing microsatellites and imaging technology.

Muñoz highlights the company’s iSIM device, which allows for high-resolution images to be taken from space. The technology is being used by a variety of companies for imaging, mapping, data collection, environmental monitoring, and more.