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6ROADS, an independent company, owns a global network of fourteen remote telescopes strategically located across six continents. The primary mission focuses on tracking and surveying man-made objects in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Geostationary Orbit (GEO), as well as confirming newly discovered Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) approaching Earth’s vicinity. The backbone of 6ROADS’s observational network consists of high-speed telescopes equipped with state-of-the-art sCMOS sensors, enabling accurate and efficient data collection.
In addition to its operational capabilities, 6ROADS spearheads scientific research into alternative technologies for data acquisition, such as Event-Based Sensors (EBS). EBS technology employs an innovative approach to data collection by recording changes in light intensity as discrete ON and OFF pixel states. This methodology minimizes data generation, optimizing storage and energy usage, and facilitates effective operations in low-bandwidth environments. Furthermore, EBS’s high dynamic range allows for successful observations in challenging environments with extreme contrasts, such as objects near the Sun, where traditional sensors typically fail.
Although EBS technology is still in its early stages, recent advancements indicate its significant potential for deployment in space and remote observational locations. This paper explores the integration of EBS into modern optical telescopes and its transformative implications for NEO observation and planetary defense. By leveraging cutting-edge sensors and a distributed telescope network, 6ROADS demonstrates a forward-looking approach to enhancing planetary defense strategies.