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Intention Recognition for Space Non-Cooperative Targets Using Kolmogorov-Arnold Transformer

Introduction

As human activity in Earth’s orbit continues to grow, maintaining space safety and security has become increasingly complex. Thousands of satellites, defunct spacecraft, and debris objects now populate near-Earth space. Among them, non-cooperative space targets—objects that do not transmit intent, status, or control information—pose significant challenges for space situational awareness.

Understanding not only where these objects are, but what they are likely to do next, is essential. This is where intention recognition plays a crucial role. Recent advances in artificial intelligence have introduced powerful tools for interpreting complex behaviors, and one of the most promising among them is the Kolmogorov-Arnold Transformer (KAT).

What Are Non-Cooperative Space Targets?

Non-cooperative space targets include:

  • Defunct or inactive satellites

  • Space debris and fragmentation remnants

  • Spacecraft performing unannounced maneuvers

  • Objects with unknown or suspicious behavior

These targets do not share telemetry or mission data, making traditional monitoring methods insufficient for predicting future actions or potential threats.

The Importance of Intention Recognition in Space

Traditional space surveillance systems focus mainly on tracking and orbit determination. While this provides positional awareness, it does not answer deeper questions such as:

  • Is the object preparing for a close approach?

  • Is a maneuver intentional or accidental?

  • Could the behavior indicate inspection, interference, or collision risk?

Intention recognition aims to infer the underlying goals or future actions of space objects by analyzing motion patterns, maneuver history, and environmental context.

Limitations of Conventional Methods

Classical approaches—such as rule-based systems, Kalman filtering, or basic machine learning models—struggle with:

  • Highly nonlinear orbital dynamics

  • Sparse or noisy observation data

  • Complex temporal dependencies

  • Uncertainty in maneuver execution

These limitations reduce prediction accuracy, especially for evasive or intelligent targets.

Kolmogorov-Arnold Transformer: A New AI Paradigm

The Kolmogorov-Arnold Transformer is an advanced neural network architecture that combines:

  • The Kolmogorov-Arnold representation theorem for modeling complex nonlinear functions

  • The Transformer framework, known for its strength in capturing long-range dependencies

Unlike traditional Transformers that rely heavily on linear projections, KAT models nonlinear relationships more effectively, making it particularly suitable for dynamic and uncertain systems like space environments.

Conclusion

As space becomes more congested and contested, understanding the intentions of non-cooperative targets is no longer optional—it is essential. The Kolmogorov-Arnold Transformer offers a powerful new approach to analyzing complex orbital behaviors and predicting future actions with higher confidence.

By combining advanced mathematics with modern AI, this methodology represents a significant step forward in intelligent space surveillance and orbital security.

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