Little Place Labs Announces Near Real-Time Vessel Detection & Classification, Powered by Sidus Space LizzieSats®
- Bosco Lai
- Apr 17
- 3 min read
Houston, TX - April 17, 2025 - Little Place Labs (LPL), a pioneer in near real-time space-based insights, today announced the unveiling of near real-time Vessel Detection & Classification capability, enabled by Sidus Space’s (NASDAQ: SIDU) 3D printed LizzieSat® satellite platform.
In January 2025, Little Place Labs (LPL) and Sidus formed a strategic partnership and signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop integrated satellite solutions based on edge computing and AI applications. As a next step in that effort, we are proud to announce that Orbitfy, powered by LizzieSat®, leverages LPL’s OrbitfyEdge AI solution. This collaboration aims to meet the growing needs of a global customer base and is expected to provide accurate vessel detection and classification within one hour of satellite observation. This product is expected to provide accurate vessel detection and classification in under one hour of satellite observation, minimizing latency and maximizing operational agility for maritime security, logistics, and other mission-critical sectors. Initial deployments will focus on high-density maritime routes, with plans to scale coverage and applications as additional LizzieSats® come online.
“This launch will bring us closer to our goal of delivering near real-time insights from orbit - especially critical for time-sensitive maritime operations, where faster decisions, better transparency, and improved security can make a real difference,” said Bosco Lai, CEO of Little Place Labs. “The combined capabilities of Little Place Labs and Sidus Space are changing how space-based insights are delivered, unlocking use cases that were not possible before.”
By processing data directly onboard LizzieSat® through the Sidus Orlaith™ AI Ecosystem, which includes FeatherEdge™ edge computing hardware, OrbitfyEdge is expected to eliminate the delay of downlinking and ground-based insights. It detects and classifies vessels and cross-references onboard AIS (Automatic Identification System) data to confirm or flag nefarious or bad actors known as “dark” vessels. These insights will be delivered in near real-time, supporting rapid responses to events such as piracy, illegal fishing, or supply chain disruptions.
“We are excited to support Little Place Labs in delivering near real-time maritime intelligence through our LizzieSat® constellation,” said Jim Larson, Sidus Space Senior Vice President of AI Strategic Initiatives. “By enabling edge processing in orbit with our FeatherEdge® onboard edge computing hardware, we’re reducing the time from data capture to actionable insight, which is critical for operations where every minute counts. This collaboration underscores our commitment to advancing space-based AI and making satellite data more immediate and impactful.”
An early access program is now open to select customers. Their feedback will guide product refinements and the development of future applications in near real-time object detection and classification.
About Little Place Labs
Little Place Labs is a real-time space-based insights company that is revolutionizing how space insights are generated and delivered by deploying advanced AI applications directly on satellites. Our proprietary edge computing software, Orbitfy, delivers near-real-time insights without costly downlinking and eliminates traditional data bottlenecks. We ensure that the national security and commercial sectors get the information they need, exactly when and how they need it. For more information, visit: www.littleplace.com.
About Sidus Space
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) is a space mission enabler providing flexible, cost-effective solutions, including satellite manufacturing and technology integration, AI-driven space-based data solutions, mission planning and management operations, AI/ML products and services, and space and defense hardware manufacturing. With its mission of Space Access Reimagined®, Sidus Space is committed to rapid innovation, adaptable and cost-effective solutions, and the optimization of space system and data collection performance. With demonstrated space heritage, including manufacturing and operating its own satellite and sensor system, LizzieSat®, Sidus Space serves government, defense, intelligence, and commercial companies around the globe. Strategically headquartered on Florida’s Space Coast, Sidus Space operates a 35,000-square-foot space manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing facility and provides easy access to nearby launch facilities. For more information, visit: www.sidusspace.com.
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