{"id":61569,"date":"2026-11-05T00:09:20","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T00:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bis-space.com\/shop\/?post_type=product&p=61569"},"modified":"2026-11-05T00:34:44","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T00:34:44","slug":"bis-evening-lecture-satellites-that-see-think-and-act","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/bis-space.com\/shop\/product\/bis-evening-lecture-satellites-that-see-think-and-act\/","title":{"rendered":"BIS Evening Lecture: “Satellites that See, Think and Act\u201d \u2013 AI and Autonomous Earth Observation with Jordi Barrera Ars"},"content":{"rendered":"

What if a satellite could look ahead, recognise what matters and decide for itself where to point its camera – all before a mission controller on Earth could intervene?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join the British Interplanetary Society for an evening exploring the engineering behind a new generation of autonomous spacecraft, with Jordi Barrera Ars, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Open Cosmos.<\/p>\n

At the heart of the discussion is Dynamic Targeting, the award-winning collaboration between Open Cosmos, NASA\u2019s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Ubotica Technologies. Demonstrated aboard the HAMMER satellite,\u00a0used for Ubotica\u2019s CogniSAT-6 mission, the technology brings artificial intelligence into the spacecraft\u2019s observation loop: looking ahead along its orbital path, analysing imagery onboard and deciding where to make a follow-up observation without waiting for instructions from the ground.<\/p>\n

The initial demonstration tackled a familiar frustration in Earth observation: clouds obscuring the view. By identifying clear areas ahead and selecting useful imaging opportunities, a satellite can make better use of its observing time, onboard storage and communications capacity. But cloud avoidance is only the beginning. The wider possibilities include responding to rapidly changing events such as wildfires, storms and volcanic eruptions\u2014and, ultimately, coordinating observations between multiple spacecraft.<\/p>\n

This talk will explore the transition from individual \u201csmart satellites\u201d towards more responsive, coordinated space systems. For an audience interested in the practical engineering, it offers a compelling route into onboard computer vision, edge processing, spacecraft pointing, and the challenge of turning an AI-generated decision into a useful scientific observation.<\/p>\n

About the Event<\/strong><\/p>\n

How much decision-making should move from the ground into orbit? What are the constraints on acting in real time? And what could become possible when satellites work together rather than simply follow separate schedules?<\/p>\n

Join us to explore how spacecraft autonomy could change not just how much data we collect from space, but how intelligently we choose it.<\/p>\n

Jordi’s presentation will be online via Zoom.\u00a0 The presentation will be followed by questions and discussion.<\/p>\n

Join us in person at Arthur C. Clarke House or online to hear about this remarkable project.<\/p>\n

About the Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jordi Barrera Ars <\/strong>is Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Open Cosmos. He has more than a decade of experience in the small-satellite industry, and has contributed to the delivery of Earth-observation, technology-demonstration and communications satellites from concept to orbit.<\/p>\n

His technical experience spans mechanical and structural engineering, space systems, assembly, integration and testing, propulsion, thermal engineering and quality assurance, alongside programme and team management.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

BIS Evening Lecture<\/h4>\n

“Satellites that See, Think and Act\u201d \u2013 AI and Autonomous Earth Observation<\/h4>\n

Speaker: <\/strong>Jordi Barrera Ars<\/h4>\n

Date:<\/strong> Wednesday 10th February 2027 @ 19.00 GMT<\/p>\n

Venue:<\/b> BIS Headquarters, 27\/29 South Lambeth Road, Vauxhall, London, SW8 1SZ, and Online on Zoom<\/p>\n

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Join us at the BIS for an interesting in-person lecture at our London HQ, with live online access available via Zoom for those attending remotely. Whether you join us in the room or from anywhere in the world, you will be part of a dynamic and engaging event.\u00a0 Kindly note that this event will be recorded and, by attending, you consent to being included in the recording.<\/p>\n

Advance registration is required to attend. Tickets are limited, and events often fill quickly, so we encourage early booking to avoid disappointment.<\/p>\n

Members and Fellows can claim their complimentary ticket by selecting \u201cBIS Member\/Fellow<\/strong>\u201d during booking, and completing the checkout process.<\/p>\n

Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with your ticket and full joining instructions, including your Zoom access link. A reminder will also be sent on the day of the event.<\/p>\n

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