CyberWire Daily Turning data into decisions. [Deep Space]
Jul 4, 2025
In this segment, Jackie Barbieri, Founder and CEO of Whitespace, empowers data analysts with tools for insightful decision-making. Dr. Steve Lewis, leader of The Aerospace Corporation’s SPEAR team, discusses unconventional uses of data in aerospace. They explore the evolution of data analysis in defense, the innovative application of AI in detecting illegal activities, and the importance of collaboration in the space community. Together, they highlight how AI enhances critical thinking, paving the way for more effective and creative problem-solving.
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Data Overload Challenge Persisting
- The challenge of processing increasing volumes of data for decision making remains similar to two decades ago.
- Technology now approaches enabling humans to better leverage data rather than be overwhelmed by it.
Iris AI's Maritime Investigation Demo
- Iris, an AI assistant, helps analysts discover suspicious patterns in vessel activity in the Amazon.
- It drastically reduces investigation time from days to minutes by providing insights and surfacing anomalies.
Massless Payloads Unlock Existing Data
- Massless payloads use existing onboard hardware data to extract new insights without changing the hardware.
- SPEAR team's software processing unlocks valuable commercial spacecraft data previously unused.