Eliminate blindspots in space
ICON networks together previously disconnected space domain awareness (SDA) sensors and data, eliminating coverage gaps and reducing vulnerabilities.
Today's SDA infrastructure is vulnerable
Centralized SDA infrastructure relies on a small number of fixed assets. This leaves blindspots - or gaps in coverage - in space. Because these blindspots are predictable, they can easily be exploited by adversaries to perform covert maneuvers.
ICON creates a network of decentralized observers that closes coverage gaps
ICON augments centralized SDA plans by accessing data from commercial satellites that would otherwise be underutilized. With more vehicles acting as observers, you increase observation geometries and eliminate blindspots.
How it works
ICON's software connects data from previously disconnected sources, and processes that data in space. ICON not only reduces the odds of losing an object in a blindspot, it also coordinates maneuvers and handoffs, creating a more resilient SDA network.
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Standardized interfaces
Any vehicle or constellation with an SDA payload can connect to the network and become an observer.
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Dynamic custody handoffs
ICON's software consolidates observations and autonomously coordinates custody hand-offs.
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Cislunar algorithms
ICON's advanced algorithms enable object tracking in an increasingly chaotic cislunar domain.
The ICON network expands through revenue sharing
Through ICON, Katalyst has created a data marketplace. Commercial satellite operators can unlock a new revenue stream through data sharing, while governments benefit from enhanced SDA coverage.
For governments
Close coverage gaps and reduce vulnerabilities by accessing previously underutilized SDA data.
For businesses
Monetize existing fixed assets in new ways. Even unprepared satellites can be upgraded to connect with ICON.
Vehicles with or without SDA can become ICON observers
Unlike closed protocol alternatives, ICON allows satellites with pre-existing hardware to join the network as observers via a software only upgrade.
Hosted hardware payload
For hosts without SDA, we provide a sensor, processing, and communications for bolt-on network integration.
Hosted digital payload
Host vehicles with existing sensors can be upgraded with a software package for network integration.