EIRSAT-1 Test Campaign and Flight Dataset for Anomaly Detection

We have curated a unique dataset derived from EIRSAT-1, Ireland's inaugural domestically produced satellite, as a testing and validation resource for these ML models and the future development cycle of AI-enabled small satellites. This dataset consists of a training set developed during ground testing and containing artificial anomalies induced to train satellite operators, a validation dataset containing real anomalies encountered during the qualification campaign, and an early flight test dataset collected since the satellite was launched on December 1st, 2023. This paper presents an in-depth analysis of the efficacy of these ML techniques when applied to the EIRSAT-1 dataset, offering insights into their potential to revolutionize the domain of satellite operations through enhanced autonomy and responsiveness. This study not only showcases the capabilities of these ML techniques in an operational environment but also sets the stage for future research and development in autonomous satellite systems.