The system, known as Windu, is now operational with the United States Space Force and is being used to automate complex Space Domain Awareness (SDA) tasks, the process of tracking and predicting objects and activity in orbit.
SDA has become increasingly important as congestion in Earth’s orbit grows. Military and civilian operators are now dealing with vast volumes of sensor data from satellites, radar and optical systems, making it harder to quickly identify potential threats.
Until now, much of that work has relied on manual analysis. A single close-proximity event in space such as a satellite manoeuvre or fly-by could take up to an hour for experts to assess.
According to Saber Astronautics, Windu reduces that process to under 60 seconds. The platform works by combining data from multiple sensor sources and applying automated, mission-specific procedures. It can independently assess launches, manoeuvres, break-ups and proximity operations, delivering real-time insights directly to operators.
Company CEO Dr Jason Held said the technology was designed to ease the growing burden on space operators.
“As the number of objects in orbit continues to grow, operators are struggling to keep pace,” he said. “Windu cuts through the noise, identifying meaningful hazards and enabling faster, more confident decisions.”
Director Nathan Parrott said the speed advantage was critical in modern space operations, adding: “Reducing analysis timelines from minutes to seconds allows operators to stay ahead of emerging threats and focus on mission-critical decisions.”
The system was initially backed by US Space Force funding in 2025 and has since been integrated into Saber’s broader Space Cockpit Battle Management System. That platform is already in use across secure defence networks, supporting thousands of operators globally.
Unlike traditional tools that still depend heavily on human interpretation, Windu acts as an automated assistant, executing procedures, compiling evidence and delivering ready-to-use operational outputs in real time.
The company said the technology represents a significant shift in how space traffic management and mission assurance are handled, particularly as both military and commercial satellite activity accelerates.
Founded in 2008, Saber Astronautics operates research and mission control facilities in both Australia and the United States, providing space operations and mission design services to government and commercial clients.
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