W. Kotlewski
Slingshot Aerospace, Colorado, United States
Keywords: Decision-making, tracking, AI, space traffic, data
Traditional space traffic monitoring can’t keep pace with the rapid expansion of orbital activity. Since 2019, the unprecedented growth of commercial space—driven by the initial phase of the SpaceX Starlink constellation deployment, the continued proliferation of mega-constellations, and the increased agility and flight autonomy of next-generation satellite systems—has outpaced legacy object tracking systems, data processing tools, and risk monitoring and prediction processes. Slingshot Aerospace is transforming decision-making in space operations. We are empowering mission-critical decisions in an increasingly complex domain by integrating advanced tracking technologies, multi-source data and information fusion, AI-powered insights and analytics, and intelligent decision support systems. This presentation introduces a new paradigm for space operations: modular, AI-powered systems that manage escalating complexity while preserving human control over critical decisions. Our proprietary system leverages tactical agents, orchestrated by a central reasoning engine, to autonomously assess situations, evaluate the type, timing, and sequence of possible actions, and deliver adaptive recommendations that support mission success in evolving, unpredictable environments. Building on this technology, Slingshot is advancing a user-centered architecture that shifts from passive awareness to dynamic, mission-aligned decision support—accelerating clarity, action, and advantage in contested space.