Terra Space Lab
Space based AI remote sensing for wildfire monitoring
Vitality Radar
Pillar Analysis
Strategic Assessment
Strategic Vector
Terra Space Lab is advancing a nanosatellite constellation for real-time wildfire detection, forest monitoring, and environmental observation, leveraging AI algorithms initially on existing satellites before transitioning to proprietary IR multispectral nanosats.
Efficiency Ratio
High expertise-to-output efficiency from veteran founders and advisors, but limited by early-stage status with no launches or revenue.
Evidence Signals
Received part of $6 million grant from Israel Space Agency in December 2021 and undisclosed seed round in January 2021.
View sourceReceived development grant from Israel Innovation Authority and Israel Space Agency; initiated crowdfunding via Pipelbiz platform.
View sourceDeveloped AI-driven tools for wildfire detection, forest monitoring, and environmental monitoring using existing satellites; plans first nanosatellite launch in late 2024.
View sourcePlans to launch first demo satellites by 2023 and begin commercial constellation construction in 2024.
View sourceIn negotiations with international forestry/timber companies and a leading insurance company for testing and commercialization.
View sourceFounded in May 2020 by veterans including CEO Moshe Shachar (former head of MOD Space Directorate) and others from IAI, GE, and IAF.
View sourceCompany active and filed last annual report for 2025; rated 'A' MVP to Pilot stage.
View source- About
- Integrates satellite-based earth observation with advanced unmanned aerial vehicles to deliver real-time environmental intelligence. The platform combines multi-rotor and fixed-wing drones carrying modular thermal and LiDAR payloads with AI analytics software to detect wildfires, monitor critical infrastructure, and support disaster response operations.
- Relevancy
- Supports military environmental intelligence and disaster response operations. Provides early warning capabilities for base security and operational planning in fire-prone regions affecting military installations.
- Tags
- #satellite #wildfire-detection #environmental-monitoring #AI #nanosatellites #early-warning #forest-monitoring #earth-observation