Space 4 Everyone

Initial situation

Space situational awareness – due to increasingly crowded satellite orbits and the constant surveillance of Earth’s surface, the modern battlefield has become transparent. The troops are exposed almost 24/7 not only to optical but also to radar and electromagnetic reconnaissance. The resolution of these sensors allows detection of details as small as 10 cm from space. Technological development is advancing rapidly, which will further enhance the quality and informational content of images. The troops are often unaware of the modern, invisible threat from the third dimension, and it is not explicitly factored into camouflage and deception.

Problem statement

Although there is still no easy-to-understand tool for all affected members of the army, the camouflage and deception capabilities of the troops are becoming increasingly important. The existing demonstrator SitSat is designed for space experts and is too complex for the troops to use. Additionally, the question arises as to which user groups would benefit from a space situational awareness tool.

Solution/ Product

Space 4 Everyone allows the troops to plan movements in time windows that are as undetected as possible. Satellite overflights and related information are displayed clearly on the personal mobile device. Instead of directly building the application with complex interfaces, the requirements were first defined with AdA and then tested with the troops using a clickable prototype.