LeoLabs has introduced a new artificial intelligence-driven system called Delta, designed to bolster national security by enhancing the detection and characterization of space threats. This launch, announced on Wednesday, aims to provide operators with advanced tools necessary for protecting space assets amidst rising complexities in orbital activities.
According to the company, Delta significantly improves upon its predecessor, LeoGuard, by offering enhanced real-time monitoring, intelligence collection, and asset protection capabilities. The system utilizes LeoLabs’ expansive radar network to track mission-critical objects, identify anomalies, and analyze orbital activity patterns, converting this information into actionable alerts.
As stated by Tony Frazier, the CEO of LeoLabs, the system empowers U.S. and Allied operators to not only observe orbital events but also understand their implications and respond effectively. The need for such advanced security measures is underscored by the evolving threats in space, including sophisticated proximity operations and concealed satellite activities.
LeoLabs continues to play a vital role in providing orbital intelligence data and tracking services, supporting U.S. government space initiatives under a space act agreement with NASA. The company also collaborates with the Department of Commerce and the U.S. Space Force to enhance space traffic management and domain awareness.