{"id":2436,"date":"2025-11-21T10:58:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T10:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/sidus-space-successfully-completes-nasa-phase-ii-sequential-award-with-xiomas\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T10:58:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T10:58:46","slug":"sidus-space-successfully-completes-nasa-phase-ii-sequential-award-with-xiomas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/sidus-space-successfully-completes-nasa-phase-ii-sequential-award-with-xiomas\/","title":{"rendered":"Sidus Space Successfully Completes NASA Phase II Sequential Award with Xiomas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1763701254377_638992980601114748.png\" width=\"712\" height=\"385\" alt=\"Sidus Space Successfully Completes NASA Phase II Sequential Award with Xiomas\" class=\"imageload removeImageattr\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1763701254377_638992980601114748.png\" style=\"\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1763701254377_638992980601114748.png\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"712\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"385\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sidus Space<\/strong>, an innovative space and technology company, announced the successful completion of its <strong>NASA<\/strong> Phase II Sequential Award with <strong>Xiomas Technologies<\/strong> (Xiomas). Sidus delivered a custom FeatherEdge Data Processing Unit (DPU), advanced software solutions, and a comprehensive final report to Xiomas, marking a significant milestone in edge computing for thermal imaging applications.<\/p>\n<p>The project integrated Sidus\u2019 FeatherEdge platform into Xiomas\u2019 Thermal Mapping and Measurement System (TMMS), a compact, multi-band thermal infrared camera system designed for UAVs and small satellites. TMMS enables active fire front detection and other heat signature observations, critical for environmental monitoring and disaster response. By processing data onboard with FeatherEdge, TMMS achieves low-latency insights in remote environments, reducing reliance on cloud infrastructure, and enabling near real-time decision-making for time-critical mission operations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-layout related-content-also-read-box my-3\">\n<h4 class=\"mb-0\">Also Read: What are Software-Defined Satellites and Their Role in Next-Generation Flexible and Reconfigurable Spacecraft?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><u>Key Deliverables and Achievements:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Custom Edge Computing Solution:<\/strong> FeatherEdge DPU engineered for seamless integration with Xiomas\u2019 TMMS sensor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fire Detection Algorithm:<\/strong> Proprietary model trained to TMMS specifications for accurate fire front identification.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Orthorectification &amp; Georeferencing Software:<\/strong> Pre-processing algorithms calibrated for TMMS to ensure high data integrity.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe work Sidus performed under this award showcased what\u2019s possible when combining advanced edge computing with AI-driven algorithms,\u201d&nbsp;<\/em>said <strong><\/strong><strong>Jim Larson<\/strong><strong>, Senior Vice President AI Strategic Initiatives at Sidus Space<\/strong>. \u201cEnabling Xiomas to process data at the collection point, near real-time insights can be delivered in environments where every second counts. These capabilities aren\u2019t just about wildfire detection, they provide the groundwork for autonomous systems and scalable solutions across defense, environmental, and commercial sectors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This achievement underscores Sidus\u2019 commitment to developing next-generation technologies that expand the capabilities of space and terrestrial platforms, positioning the Company at the forefront of edge computing and AI-driven analytics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sidus Space, an innovative space and technology company, announced the successful completion of its NASA Phase II Sequential Award with Xiomas Technologies (Xiomas). Sidus delivered a custom FeatherEdge Data Processing Unit (DPU), advanced software solutions, and a comprehensive final report to Xiomas, marking a significant milestone in edge computing for thermal imaging applications. 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