Orbuculum (previously DLTEO)

What is Project Orbuculum and how is it related to space?

We are a start-up recently graduated from ESA (European Space Agency) BIC Austria, working on a platform powered by blockchain technology that enables collaboration in the Earth Observation (EO) sector, streamlining the monetization and processing of EO data and AI, and providing cost-effective synthetic EO intelligence.

To put it simply, our technology ensures that all satellite data and AI models (for Earth Observation) are processed directly on the blockchain. Additionally, constellation operators encrypt their information and then access our platform, and this encryption remains intact throughout the entire process. Consequently, end-users can effortlessly merge Level 2 EO data from various satellite operators and seamlessly extract the final business insights at the lowest cost without ever touching raw data. This is made possible through the support of on-chain algorithm providers, including academic institutions and third-party solution providers, many of which are SMEs associated with ESA BICs.

This approach could be highly beneficial for companies in need of monitoring their facilities, as they would be able to gain insights from our services as if they had their own virtual satellite constellation. We believe that we are introducing a novel business model that we anticipate will be advantageous to every participant in the EO market ecosystem, from researchers and constellation operators to the end users.

An instrumental platform enabling a frictionless and rewarding EO/GIS ecosystem.

There are 3 parties in our platform:

• Constellation Operators (aka Data Provider):

  • what they need to do on Orbuculum:
    • Encrypt L2 EO data locally (if it is private data, for example Copernicus or CRESDA are open-source datasets), using FHE (Fully Homomorphic Encryption)
    • Upload encrypted data to Arweave
    • Waiting for money...(in a nutshell lol)

• GIS/EO researchers and solution providers (aka Algorithm Provider):

  • what they need to do on Orbuculum:
    • Implement their research from paper to algorithms or even AI models
    • Compiled locally via our Transpiler to the smart contract(s)
    • Upload it to Arweave (there will be some cryptography protection here as well)
    • Waiting for money...(in a nutshell)

• End users (including but not limited to Web3 Climate dApps):

  • what they need to do on Orbuculum:
    • Combine Algos/Models with certain pieces of encrypted data (NO decryption during the whole process!) to process data on different layers/levels -> get an encrypted and customized business intelligence
    • Since the EO data product is minted as an NFT, paying for it is a similar user experience as Opensea/Blur
    • decrypt the data product via smart contracts -> check how to use this info to make the world better!

Check our demo here!

How is your project supporting Decentralization?

The essence of the Orbuculum revolves around empowering the DeSci (Decentralized Science) community within the space industry. This initiative aims to provide GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and EO (Earth Observation) researchers with financial independence, liberating them from reliance on large corporations and government funding. The approach involves monetizing their research, which contrasts with the current scenario where corporates often utilize this work without compensation.

Moreover, our approach aids end users in breaking free from dependence on centralized data platforms, intermediaries, or large satellite corporations. This is particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized constellation operators, who often struggle to connect with clients needing their specific data. Without this service, these smaller operators risk being acquired by larger satellite conglomerates due to their early-stage challenges in finding suitable clients.

In this model, constellation operators can upload encrypted data to Arweave. GIS developers are then incentivized with tokens to process this data without needing to decrypt it. This ensures the delivery of final business intelligence directly to non-expert end-users, marking a significant shift in Web3 paradigms.

How is Orbuculum supporting the growth of the Decentralized Space Ecosystem?

With more and more GIS/EO researchers joining Orbuculum, we woule be able to build a autonomous ecosystem and pioneer a transformative approach by transmuting AI4EO models into smart contracts. This enables automatic remuneration for the creators each time their models are deployed, fostering an efficient and rewarding Earth Observation ecosystem.

Orbuculum's potential extends far beyond the reinvention of the GIS/EO research industry. It is poised to serve as an invaluable conduit for public welfare initiatives, especially those striving to mitigate climate change. By providing access to vital data and insightful analytics, Orbuculum promises to act as a potent resource in the ongoing battle against some of the most urgent global concerns. This integration of cutting-edge technology with socially impactful missions could position Orbuculum as an instrumental platform at the intersection of scientific research and sustainable development.

By enhancing its downstream Earth Observation (EO) ecosystem, Orbuculum provides crucial financial backing to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the satellite manufacturing and launch sectors. This support ensures a more balanced and diverse space industry, preventing centralization and domination by large corporations.

Contact us

We are extremely keen to seek community ambassadors to help us with marketing, PR, and community building. if you have some spare time to kill and are interested in what we are building, please please say hi to nohrplease@dlteo.com or nohrplease@orbuculum.xyz , both works! for other inquiries, please kindly send an email to info@dlteo.com or info@orbuculum.xyz, we are more than happy to answer your question : P

Worth mentioning, we have an (empty) discord server now!

For more info, please kindly find it in the coolest satellite-image-deep-learning.com Github in satellite industry!