Funded through Italian Space Agency (ASI) and UK Space Agency (UKSA) subscriptions to the ESA General Support Technology Programme (GSTP), the 18-month program aims to enable real-time onboard diagnostics and more autonomous constellation operations
VENICE, IT, April 2026 — SATE, a leading provider of AI based software solutions for advanced health monitoring and predictive diagnostics, today announced a partnership with Spire Global Inc. to develop and validate an artificial intelligence system for real-time satellite health monitoring, anomaly diagnosis, and predictive failure analysis through STRAIDE, an 18-month research and development program funded through subscriptions to ESA General Support Technology Programme (GSTP) by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the UK Space Agency (UKSA), with programmatic support from ESA.
As satellite constellations scale, operators are increasingly challenged to monitor system health across large, distributed fleets. STRAIDE is designed to address this by enabling earlier detection of in-orbit issues, reducing operational downtime, and extending satellite lifespan through predictive maintenance and automated diagnostics.
Through the program, SATE will further develop and integrate CLUE, its AI-based diagnostic system designed to continuously monitor satellite “vital signs,” detect early warning signals, diagnose anomalies, and estimate time-to-failure for critical components. The system is designed to operate both onboard satellites and on ground, providing flexibility for satellite operators. Spire will contribute its vertically integrated satellite platform, onboard processing capabilities, and operational flight data, along with a ground-based hardware replica of its satellite systems.
“STRAIDE represents a significant step forward in enabling highly robust and autonomous satellite constellations, enhancing operational efficiency and service availability,” said Chiara Brighenti, Sole Administrator of SATE. “Our CLUE system is designed to deliver early warnings of emerging anomalies, support autonomous mitigation and recovery, and anticipate failure evolution. STRAIDE will demonstrate the viability of solutions like CLUE delivered through flexible flight and ground SaaS processing, paving the way for broader collaborations and expanded commercial service opportunities.”
Over the course of the 18-month program, the partners will work toward a validated end-to-end demonstration of the system with the aim of informing how AI-driven diagnostics can be integrated into Spire’s satellite architectures – supporting more autonomous operations, improving fleet resilience, and reducing reliance on ground-based intervention as constellations continue to scale.
