| Manufacturer |  Planetek | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Italy European Space Agency | ||
| Operator | Planetek | ||
| Applications | Technology demonstration | ||
| Website | https://www.aiexpress.eu/ | ||
| Specifications | |||
| Spacecraft type | CubeSat | ||
| Regime | Sun-synchronous orbit | ||
| Production | |||
| Planned | 3 | ||
| Built | 3 | ||
| Launched | 3 | ||
| Operational | 3 | ||
| Maiden launch | 14 January 2025 | ||
| Last launch | 28 November 2025 | ||
| Related spacecraft | |||
| Launch vehicle | Falcon 9 | ||
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AIX (AI-eXpress) is a series of technology demonstration small satellites developed by the Italian company Planetek with support of the European Space Agency (ESA).[1][2][3] The three satellites (AIX-1p, AIX-1, and AIX-1+) are designed to test various technologies in the areas of edge computing, machine learning, and blockchain for in-orbit data processing on Earth observation satellites.[4][5][6][7][8][9] The project is supported by the ESA's InCubed co-funding programme.[3]
Satellites
[edit]| Name | COSPAR ID | Launch date | Launch vehicle | Flight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIX-1p | 14 January 2025 | Falcon 9 + | Transporter-12[5] | |
| AIX-1 | 23 June 2025 | Falcon 9 | Transporter-14[6] | |
| AIX-1+ | 2025-276AL | 28 November 2025 | Falcon 9 | Transporter-15[10] |
See also
[edit]- List of European Space Agency programmes and missions
- List of spaceflight launches in January–March 2025
- List of spaceflight launches in April–June 2025
- List of spaceflight launches in October–December 2025
References
[edit]- ^ "Three InCubed-enabled Satellites Take New Heights".
- ^ "Artificial Intelligence powers latest InCubed activity from Planetek Italia | InCubed". incubed.esa.int. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
- ^ a b "InCubed launches highlight ESA's support for innovation". www.esa.int. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
- ^ "AIX satellite launched and operational. A cornerstone of EO digital transformation designed by Planetek Italia". 2025-03-05. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
- ^ a b "Planetek Italia launches -Caution: Edge Ahead- a cornerstone of EO digital transformation | Planetek Italia". www.planetek.it. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
- ^ a b "AIX-1 satellite launched and operational. A new step towards the operational era of AI-powered EO. | Planetek Italia". www.planetek.it. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
- ^ IN-ORBIT SPACE LAB: THE ITALIAN MULTI-MISSION SPACE LABORATORY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF APPLICATIONS, SERVICES, AND NEW SATELLITE DATA ALGORITHMS DIRECTLY IN ORBIT AND ON-DEMAND
- ^ "Si apre l'era del cognitive cloud computing nello Spazio: Planetek Italia in pole position". SpacEconomy 360 (in Italian). 2025-01-17. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
- ^ Cassano, Natale (2025-01-16). "In orbita satellite made in Italy di Planetek: "Miglioriamo la qualità delle immagini dallo spazio"". la Repubblica (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-11-15.
- ^ RESHAPING THE EARTH-OBSERVATION VALUE CHAIN THROUGH AI-EXPRESS POWERED SATELLITE AS A SERVICE
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