The NEODetect Advantage

• Efficiency and Accuracy: Advanced AI reduces manual effort and eliminates inefficiencies, enabling rapid detection with superior reliability.
• Scalability and Flexibility: Suited for institutions of all sizes, from research facilities to governmental agencies, with scalable deployment options.
• ESA Collaboration: NEODetect aligns with ESA’s broader planetary defense goals, leveraging their extensive network of observatories and expertise.

The results beyond the test dataset were summarized during a two-month beta test. The primary objective of this test was to evaluate the NEODetect service under operational conditions. To this end, we deployed an on-premise solution at one site, while the remaining solutions were deployed via cloud services for three additional locations. During this period, we enhanced the robustness of the runtime environment and developed several new features in response to user feedback. Our ongoing goal is to make the service accessible to any observer, thereby broadening participation in real-time NEO detection.
Our evaluation, encompassing both historical archives and contemporary test phases, Machine Intelligence Designer (MInD), confirms that NEODetect has successfully fulfilled its core objectives. The system demonstrated exceptional efficiency in detecting objects within velocity ranges previously overlooked in NEO surveys. A significant ancillary outcome emerged in the form of robust space debris and artificial object detection. Statistical analyses revealed unanticipated strengths in the system’s capability to identify other
targets, suggesting its potential to unlock novel opportunities for enhancing space debris monitoring and cataloging efforts. As illustrated, NEODetect identified thousands of previously unidentified Earth-orbiting objects during the evaluation period. These findings underscore its dual utility in both planetary defense and space domain awareness, addressing critical gaps in current observational frameworks.