arXiv Machine Learning

LEO Satellite Internet of Things: Architecture, Technology, and On-Orbit Verification

The article proposes a comprehensive two‑dimensional system architecture for 6G LEO satellite Internet of Things, integrating LEO satellites with terrestrial networks. It evaluates three key enabling technologies: massive grant‑free random access for uplink, deep learning‑based multibeam precoding for downlink, and distributed cooperative routing for inter‑satellite links. An on‑orbit verification platform is introduced to validate the real‑world feasibility and performance of these solutions, and the paper concludes with open challenges and future research directions.

arXiv Machine Learning
Aug 5

FedRings: A Scalable and Topology-Aware Federated Learning Framework for LEO Satellite Constellations

arXiv:2608. 03436v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Federated learning over low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks is limited by frequent link changes, short contact times, and a highly dynamic topology, making centralized or synchronized training inefficient and hard to scale.

By Ziwu Liu, In\^es Pinto Gouveia, Rehana Yasmin, Paulo Esteves-Verissimo, Ali Shoker
arXiv AI
Sep 15

Deep Tech to Space: Space Data Centers and AI Revolution at the Edge

arXiv:2605.19892v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Dramatic cost reductions driven by private sector innovations have led to a rapid increase in the number of satellites in orbit and a corresp...

By Jonas Weiss, Patricia Sagmeister, Gabriel Maiolini Capez, Dinesh Verma, Roberto Garello, Alberto Perotti, Dawid Lazaj, Alicja Musial, Jakub Nalepa, Thomas Morf, Martin Schmatz, Marek Krawczyk, Mateusz Przeliorz, Kevin Roche, Sagar Tayal, Mahalakshmi Lakshminarayanan, Nicolas Long\'ep\'e, Pierre-Philippe Mathieu, Agata Wijata
arXiv Machine Learning
Aug 20

Online Learning for Dynamic Constellation Topologies

The paper proposes an online learning framework for configuring dynamic constellation topologies in satellite networks, addressing the challenges posed by continuous orbital movement and node maneuvering. It does not rely on predefined orbital plane structures, making it robust to changes caused by satellite maneuvers. Experiments show that the method performs comparably to state‑of‑the‑art offline techniques and can be adapted to constrained online learning, balancing per‑iteration computational cost against convergence speed.

By Jo\~ao Norberto, Ricardo Ferreira, Cl\'audia Soares
arXiv Machine Learning
Jun 18

Towards a future space-based, highly scalable AI infrastructure system design

arXiv:2511. 19468v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: If AI is a foundational general-purpose technology, we should anticipate that demand for AI compute -- and energy -- will continue to grow.

By Blaise Ag\"uera y Arcas, Travis Beals, Maria Biggs, Jessica V. Bloom, Thomas Fischbacher, Konstantin Gromov, Urs K\"oster, Rishiraj Pravahan, James Manyika
arXiv AI
5d ago

STR-Agent: An LLM-Driven Agent for QoS-Aware Routing in LEO Satellite Networks

STR-Agent is an LLM-driven framework designed for QoS-aware routing in Low Earth Orbit satellite networks. It integrates intent perception, tool-based execution, experience accumulation, and reflection-based policy adaptation to translate natural-language service requests into adaptive routing decisions. In simulations on a Walker-Delta constellation, STR-Agent reduces end-to-end delay by up to 60% compared with DQ-Dijkstra and improves intent-understanding accuracy from 45.4% to 92.45% after fine-tuning, with the Reflection Module providing additional delay reductions.

By Bowen Lu, Mugen Peng, Yaohua Sun, Hongyu Wang, Kerui Guo, Wenjia Xu
arXiv AI
Sep 2

FractalNet-Based Heterogeneous Federated Learning for Orbital Edge Intelligence in Satellite Mega-Constellations: A Wildfire Case Study

The paper introduces a heterogeneous federated learning approach using the FractalNet architecture tailored for satellite mega‑constellations. It formalizes contact‑window‑constrained, depth‑heterogeneous optimization and proposes a distributed path scheduler that assigns model depth based on satellite SWAP‑C constraints, predicted contacts, and training statistics. The framework includes periodic update pooling and a three‑tier agentic control plane, and is validated through a wildfire detection case study across LEO, MEO, and GEO/HEO shells, demonstrating improvements in convergence, communication efficiency, energy adaptation, and robustness.

By Sai Puppala, Koushik Sinha
arXiv Machine Learning
Sep 11

Temporal and Multimodal Deep Learning for Cyberattack Detection in LEO Satellite Systems

The paper presents a deep‑learning approach for detecting cyberattacks in Low‑Earth Orbit satellite systems, leveraging the UNSW‑IoTSAT dataset. It explores structured architectures that preserve hardware, orbital, and radio‑frequency data, including a Subsystem‑Fusion MLP and a hierarchical multimodal Transformer that captures cross‑subsystem interactions and temporal dynamics. Experiments show that the hierarchical Transformer achieves up to 91.66% accuracy and 85.63% macro F1 under a leakage‑resistant evaluation protocol, highlighting the importance of multimodal modeling and rigorous testing.

By Kyle Stein, Guillermo Francia III, Eman El-Sheikh, Hossain Shahriar