Aitech Systems unveiled the IQSat, the world's first AI-enabled picosatellite constellation platform, during the 40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs on April 7, 2025.

This innovative platform is designed to revolutionize space-based intelligence across various sectors, including military, defense, public safety, and agriculture.

The satellite incorporates AI and machine learning from Intuidex's Watchman for Space, enhancing its ability to deliver rapid actionable data and insights.

Potential applications for IQSat extend to scientific and commercial uses, including monitoring environmental conditions and supporting agricultural efficiency.

An unnamed customer is collaborating with Aitech to develop a constellation of hundreds of IQSats, with the first units expected to launch in early 2026.

Customers will be able to start designing their IQSat missions in the fourth quarter of 2025, with options for electric propulsion systems and radios.

This compact picosatellite can be deployed in constellations ranging from five to thousands, providing unprecedented coverage and actionable data.

IQSat boasts a range of capabilities, such as military threat detection, space debris monitoring, habitat integrity assessment, and public safety disaster response.

Key features include high accuracy in anomaly detection, low bandwidth usage, and the rapid delivery of critical information directly to users.

With dimensions of 10 by 10 by 30 centimeters, IQSat is designed to be a cost-effective, commoditized platform accessible to users without deep space expertise.

In public safety, IQSat can quickly detect natural disasters and assist in search and rescue operations by identifying movements in remote areas.

Pratish Shah, Aitech's U.S. general manager, emphasized that IQSat enhances space accessibility by providing low-cost, rapidly deployable constellations for diverse applications.