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Tyto Athene on The Ex Terra Podcast: Securing Space Operations Through IT Modernization

Casey Barnett on April 8, 2025

Cybersecurity, network modernization, and systems integration are essential across every industry and space is no exception. In a recent episode of The Ex Terra Podcast, host Tom Patton sat down with Victoria Da Poian, Tyto Athene’s Lead Data Scientist, and Peter O’Donoghue, Chief Technology Officer at Tyto Athene, to explore how Tyto’s capabilities are shaping the future of space operations.

“Everything is a set of either always connected or ephemerally connected things that actually produce or create data,” says Peter. The key to mission success is mastering how to turn that complex data into clear, actionable decisions, leveraging real-time insights and advanced analytics to gain a strategic advantage.

As O’Donoghue explains, “We need to be able to understand that data and exploit it to actually generate better mission outcomes.”

With a team of highly cleared experts and cutting-edge modeling & simulation (M&S) capabilities, Tyto Athene enhances satellite operations, situational awareness, and mission execution. By integrating robust cybersecurity, AI-driven analytics, and automation, Tyto accelerates innovation in space operations, helping to strengthen national security and maintain U.S. dominance in the final frontier.

Listen to the full conversation on The Ex Terra Podcast

AI in Orbit: How Tyto Experts Are Powering the Next Era of Space Discovery

Casey Barnett on April 3, 2025

When it comes to space exploration, data is the new rocket fuel. Artificial Intelligence is the engine. In a newly published article in SpaceNews, Tyto Athene’s Lead Data Scientist, Victoria Da Poian, and Lead Software Engineer, Eric Lyness, explore how AI and machine learning are transforming mission planning, in-orbit decision-making, and system autonomy for space operations.

This is a must-read for anyone tracking how federal missions are adapting to real-time data environments, from low-earth orbit to the tactical edge.

What You’ll Learn from the Article

How onboard AI enables autonomous spacecraft to process data and respond in real-time
Why mission-specific machine learning models are critical for adapting to complex and unpredictable environments
Where the convergence of AI, data, and cybersecurity is shaping the next chapter of government-led space discovery

These insights come from Tyto’s space team members supporting NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. They contribute to the Planetary Environments Laboratory at GSFC and are involved in the ExoMars and Dragonfly missions.

Meet the Authors Behind the Insight

Victoria Da Poian and Eric Lyness are part of Tyto Athene’s space team, delivering cutting-edge innovation in mission enablement and applied AI for federal clients. Their work bridges the gap between research and deployment, helping agencies move from experimental models to real-world autonomous systems.

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Explore the Full Article in SpaceNews

This piece offers a forward-looking perspective on how data and AI are reshaping what’s possible in space and across all domains where autonomy, speed, and situational awareness are mission-critical.

Read the full article: SpaceNews: Data and Artificial Intelligence – The Fuel Behind Space Discovery

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