Farming from Orbit: How AI-Augmented Satellite Technology is Reshaping Agriculture

Extreme weather events are no longer a rarity—they're the new normal. Extreme weather events driven by climate change are increasingly disrupting agriculture worldwide. Record-breaking heatwaves in Southeast Asia and Europe, such as the 2023 heatwaves that brought temperatures as high as 44.6°C in Thailand, are coupled with worsening drought conditions that threaten crop yields, food security, and farm incomes. Without adaptation, some regions could see agricultural productivity decline by up to 50% by 2050 due to climate stress.

Floods, droughts, and heatwaves are hitting with greater frequency and intensity, leaving farmers scrambling to protect their crops and insurers struggling to assess risk and impact. The stakes couldn’t be higher. For the agriculture industry, climate management isn’t just important, it’s a matter of survival. Yet, many traditional methods of monitoring climate risks and agricultural conditions remain slow and prohibitively expensive.

That’s where companies like Lambdai Space come in.

Recently, we sat down with Antonio Tinto (Co-founder, CEO) and Raul A. (Co-founder, CTO) of Lambdai Space , a company leveraging AI-augmented satellite technology to make climate and agricultural data more accessible, actionable, and affordable.

The Birth of an Idea

“When we started, we were just catching-up over coffee, talking about space,” Antonio shared. “We saw how fast the market was evolving and thought, ‘Wow, this is very interesting.’”

Raul added, "At that time, several factors were converging, the growing interest in space due to companies like SpaceX , the rapid evolution of AI, and advances in satellite technology. We had been discussing these trends for years, but suddenly, the stars were aligning. With access to open satellite data improving and AI models becoming more powerful, we saw an opportunity to jump in, now or never."

And so, Lambdai Space was born.

Tackling Climate Uncertainty with AI

The agriculture industry is losing more viable farmland every year due to climate changes. Governments, insurers, and agribusinesses are under immense pressure to understand and mitigate these risks. “Extreme weather events are happening more frequently, making it harder to understand their full impact,” Antonio explained. “We provide the data that can enable stakeholders to analyze and better understand the climate impact.”

Their solution? Deliver AI-enhanced satellite imagery, empowering stakeholders to navigate an increasingly volatile climate landscape.

Bringing Satellite Intelligence Down to Earth

Traditionally, acquiring high-resolution satellite images has been outrageously expensive—Raul noted that a single 10,000 sq. km image can cost upwards of half a million dollars. “Monitoring an area over time at that cost is financially impossible for most,” he said.

Lambdai Space has developed technology that enhances, lower-resolution imagery to make it as useful as expensive high-res images, cutting costs by a factor of 100 or more. Their physics-guided AI integrates real-world conditions into its models, ensuring that the data isn’t just statistically relevant—it’s scientifically sound.

“We’re making high-fidelity synthetic data to train AI models where real-world data is scarce,” Raul explained. “By simulating crop signals and validating them with ground-truth data, we make accurate monitoring possible.”

A Game-Changer for Farmers and Insurers

For farmers, this means better insight into crop health, damage assessment, and climate conditions. “We’re helping them understand risks and optimize their resources,” Antonio said. "With this data, farmers stand to become more proactive in collaborating and complying with insurers to better position themselves to get lower premiums."

For insurers, the implications are just as significant. With better data, they can refine risk models, speed up claims processing, and proactively support farmers in mitigating climate-related losses. “Right now, the process is too manual and reactive,” Antonio said. “We’re providing data that makes insurance more efficient and scalable.”

The Future of AI-Powered Satellite Monitoring

When asked whether AI-driven satellite data will become a standard tool for precision agriculture, Raul responded, “I think it already is. And it’s only going to get better.” With advancements in radar imaging and real-time satellite coverage, the industry is moving toward continuous monitoring—something that was once science fiction. Growth is definitely on the cards, according to Mordor Intelligence the Satellite-based Earth Observation Market size is estimated at USD 4.30 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 5.90 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.52% during the forecast period.

As for what’s next for Lambdai Space ? They’re looking to expand their solutions beyond agriculture into financial services, asset monitoring, and even space mining. “Right now, we’re mastering AI for Earth observation,” Raul said. “But the possibilities are vast.”

Understanding the World, One Pixel at a Time

Lambdai Space isn’t just another satellite imaging company, it’s a data revolution in the making. By democratizing data they’re not only helping farmers and insurers navigate climate risks, but they’re also poised to shape the future of how we manage environmental challenges.

Hungry for more? check out the full conversation on the Farm2Feast YouTube channel.