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30-07-2025
- Business
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Slingshot Aerospace unveils TALOS for AI-driven satellite warfare and ops
TALOS is an autonomous AI agent that simulates satellite tactics including training, maneuvering and space combat, within a physics-accurate orbital environment. Slingshot Aerospace, an innovator in artificial intelligence solutions for satellite tracking, space traffic management and orbital simulation, has unveiled Slingshot TALOS, short for Thinking Agent for Logical Operations and Strategy. This new autonomous AI agent is designed to simulate realistic satellite behaviour and tactics within training and modelling environments, enhancing the preparedness of defence forces operating in space. TALOS leverages Slingshots proprietary behaviour cloning pipeline to learn and replicate authentic spacecraft manoeuvres, including space warfare tactics and orbital dogfighting strategies. When given a mission, TALOS independently analyses its surroundings, formulates strategies and executes operations in a highly accurate, physics-based simulation of Earths orbital environment. Tim Solms, CEO of Slingshot Aerospace, said: 'Space has become an integral warfighting domain, and AI-powered training and simulation capabilities will ensure the US, and its allies, are prepared for any relevant warfighting scenario. TALOS builds upon years of collaboration with the US Space Forces Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) and Slingshots proven virtual environments. It embeds AI agents that simulate realistic threats, optimize real-world operations, and support mission command decision-making with unprecedented speed and precision.' TALOS recently played a central role in exercises with the US Space Forces 57th Space Aggressors Squadron, which explored its capabilities as a force multiplier for advanced training. During the exercises, TALOS demonstrated its ability to simulate adaptive, machine-speed adversarial behaviours, expanding the realism and scale of space combat scenarios. The AI agent also contributed to the planning phase of the Space Flag exercise series, offering data-driven input that is expected to inform its ongoing integration in future operations. Beyond simulation, TALOS has real-world application in spacecraft mission support. By integrating Slingshots extensive tracking data and mission intelligence resources, including the Seradata satellite and launch database, TALOS autonomously assesses space environments, evaluates strategic options and recommends optimal courses of action to ensure mission safety and effectiveness. With the launch of TALOS, Slingshot Aerospace advances its mission to enable safer, smarter, and more responsive operations in Earths increasingly dynamic and contested orbits.
Business Wire
29-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Slingshot Aerospace Launches TALOS: AI Agent for Mission-Ready Space Operations and Strategy
WINDSOR, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Slingshot Aerospace, Inc., the leader in AI-powered solutions for satellite tracking, space traffic coordination, and space modeling and simulation, today announced the launch of Slingshot TALOS — the Thinking Agent for Logical Operations and Strategy. TALOS is an autonomous, AI-powered agent designed to imitate realistic satellite actions in training and simulation environments. Purpose-built using Slingshot's behavior cloning pipeline, TALOS learns and replicates real-world spacecraft tactics, such as representative behaviors, space warfare maneuvers, and dogfighting strategies. Once assigned a mission, TALOS evaluates its surroundings, reasons through potential strategies and tactics, and executes its objective within a simulated, physics-accurate orbital environment. 'Space has become an integral warfighting domain, and AI-powered training and simulation capabilities will ensure the U.S., and its allies, are prepared for any relevant warfighting scenario,' said Tim Solms, CEO of Slingshot Aerospace. 'TALOS builds upon years of collaboration with the U.S. Space Force's Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) and Slingshot's proven virtual environments. It embeds AI agents that simulate realistic threats, optimize real-world operations, and support mission command decision-making with unprecedented speed and precision.' The U.S. Space Force's 57th Space Aggressors Squadron recently engaged with TALOS to help define its future role as a critical force multiplier for the unit's training mission. During exercises, TALOS was used to simulate complex, adaptive threat behaviors at machine speed — accelerating scenario development, expanding the scale of simulated adversaries, and enhancing mission realism. Squadron members also leveraged TALOS ahead of Space Flag to shape scenarios and inform planning for its use in future iterations of the exercise. Beyond its training and simulation utility, TALOS brings autonomous decision support to real-world spacecraft operations. Powered by Slingshot's space object tracking and mission intelligence datasets, including the Seradata satellite and launch history database, TALOS continuously evaluates a spacecraft's environment, identifies viable courses of action, and selects the optimal path forward, supporting mission safety, longevity, and operational agility. About Slingshot Aerospace Slingshot Aerospace provides government and commercial partners around the world with AI-powered solutions for satellite tracking, space traffic coordination, and space modeling and simulation. The Slingshot Platform transforms disparate space data into a common operating picture of the space domain by leveraging advanced space object tracking, artificial intelligence, astrodynamics, and data fusion. Slingshot's platform combines data from the Slingshot Global Sensor Network, the Slingshot Seradata satellite and launch history database, satellite owner-operators, and other third-party space data providers to create a holistic and dynamic view of space for training, planning, and operations. This unified representation of space activities – past, present, and predicted – enhances operators' space situational awareness, improves operational efficiency, and reduces risk for space operators. Slingshot is driven by its mission to make space safe, sustainable, and secure. The company was launched in 2017 and has locations in Colorado and the UK.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AFWERX Selects Slingshot Aerospace to Track and Identify Nefarious In-Space Activities
RAPTOR Program uses AI to enable rapid reporting on satellite behavior in low Earth orbit EL SEGUNDO, Calif., April 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Slingshot Aerospace, Inc., the leader in AI-powered solutions for satellite tracking, space traffic coordination, and space modeling and simulation, today announced it has been selected by AFWERX to support its Rapid Analysis of Photometric Tracks for space Object identification and behavior Recognition program. Under RAPTOR, Slingshot will use machine learning to track, analyze and report on behaviors of objects in low Earth orbit. Initially RAPTOR will be used to track and maintain custody of space objects of interest to U.S. Space Command, enabling timely reporting on events that could indicate an imminent satellite maneuver or mission change. "Protecting our national interests demands the utmost focus on maintaining dominance and situational awareness in the space domain," said Tim Solms, CEO of Slingshot Aerospace. "The Department of Defense must achieve comprehensive visibility and intelligence on covert and adversarial activities in space. RAPTOR delivers unparalleled awareness to safeguard critical assets, strengthen mission readiness, and uphold the security of our nation and its allies." Vast amounts of photometric data from the Slingshot Global Sensor Network create digital signatures of space objects in LEO that Slingshot can identify, track, profile and analyze. This photometric fingerprinting provides defense and intelligence agencies with a new set of tools to unlock applications including: Tracking objects of interest: Slingshot's systems can alert defense and intelligence agencies to satellite orientation changes and provide insights that can trigger an appropriate response to the situation. In the event of foreign launches by non-cooperative nations, RAPTOR can examine fingerprints of newly-launched satellites to determine their type, mission and whether further inspection is needed. Maintaining custody of objects: When custody of an object in orbit is lost, whether unintentionally or because of deliberate obfuscation, Slingshot can swiftly reacquire custody based on the object's fingerprint. Additionally, if there is an intermingling of objects, the digital fingerprints help discern which object is which. Detecting anomalies: When objects behave unexpectedly or appear in surprising locations, Slingshot can compare the fingerprints of those satellites to fingerprints in its catalog and provide insights that help to determine the satellite type, capabilities, and/or mission. Fingerprints of all active satellites will be available as a reference when new satellites are deployed, helping characterize satellites with similar fingerprints. Slingshot currently maintains a catalog of approximately 14,500 active spacecraft and debris with its globally deployed network of optical sensors, which generate more than 4.5 million photometric observations each night. When analyzed the resulting "light curves" create a unique digital fingerprint for each space object that can be fed into Slingshot's Agatha AI model to identify changes like shifts in an object's orientation in space or its photometric signature. "Establishing a comprehensive fingerprint database for all objects in orbit enables us to precisely identify an object's nature and infer its potential mission objectives," said Dr. Dylan Kesler, Vice President of Data Science, Slingshot Aerospace. "By applying machine learning across our network, we can identify unexpected behavior and use those insights to support our partners' defense missions." RAPTOR program is part of a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II program administered by AFWERX, the innovation arm of the U.S. Air Force. About Slingshot Aerospace Slingshot Aerospace provides government and commercial partners around the world with AI-powered solutions for satellite tracking, space traffic coordination, and space modeling and simulation. The Slingshot Platform transforms disparate space data into a common operating picture of the space domain by leveraging advanced space object tracking, artificial intelligence, astrodynamics, and data fusion. Slingshot's platform combines data from the Slingshot Global Sensor Network, the Slingshot Seradata satellite and launch database, satellite owner-operators, and other third-party space data providers to create a holistic and dynamic view of space for training, planning, and operations. This unified representation of space activities – past, present, and predicted – enhances operators' space situational awareness, improves operational efficiency, and reduces risk for space operators. Slingshot is driven by its mission to make space safe, sustainable, and secure. The company was launched in 2017 and has locations in California, Colorado, and the UK. Visit and follow Slingshot Aerospace on X and LinkedIn for the latest information. The Slingshot Aerospace media kit, including photos, can be found HERE. About AFRL The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace force. With a workforce of more than 12,500 across nine technology areas and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit About AFWERX As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 370 military, civilian and contractor personnel at four hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4 billion budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has executed over 6,200 new contracts worth more than $4.7 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit: View source version on Contacts Media Contact Nick WodzinskiSage Communications (for Slingshot Aerospace)nwodzinski@
