Ciseres has global implications, enhancing international early warning systems and disaster resilience in response to the increasing frequency of natural disasters due to climate change.

The European Space Agency (ESA) officially launched the Ciseres project during the International Aeronautics Congress in Milan on October 16, 2024, aiming to enhance crisis response times through artificial intelligence.

Ciseres is part of ESA's Civil Security from Space program, focusing on improving satellite capabilities to quickly alert emergency responders during disasters such as floods, fires, and landslides.

The project is led by Deimos, a European space tech company known for its expertise in small satellite missions, and involves collaborations with Skylabs and GINA.

ESA partnered with three European companies: Deimos for Edge AI expertise, Skylabs for high-performance computing, and GINA for developing an Earth Observation platform.

Ciseres integrates AI directly on board the satellites to filter and compress critical data rapidly, enabling the transmission of actionable information to responders within minutes.

The project aims to provide critical updates to first responders and government officials shortly after disasters, significantly improving response times.

Laurent Jaffart, ESA Director of Connectivity and Secure Communications, emphasized the importance of AI-based processing on board satellites for rapid information delivery.

While satellites have traditionally been essential for disaster management, delays in processing vast amounts of data have hindered timely information delivery.

Organizations involved in emergency response or critical infrastructure are encouraged to explore the Ciseres initiative through the ESA website.

Simonetta Cheli, ESA Director of Earth Observation, highlighted the need for quick situational awareness and flexible satellite tasking during crises.

Simone Centuori, CEO of Deimos, stated that AI-powered satellite systems will transform disaster response, enabling faster decision-making for first responders.