This company provides an integrated device that combines space-hardened edge compute, persistent communication links, and cloud service extensions for satellites. The hardware enables powerful onboard AI processing and ensures near-global data connectivity for spacecraft operations. This solution allows satellite operators to extend cloud infrastructure directly into orbit for enhanced data management.
Funding
$3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Current satellite systems face limitations due to a lack of onboard computing power and intermittent connectivity, hindering real-time data processing and seamless integration with cloud environments. This results in delays in obtaining actionable information and restricts the potential for advanced AI applications in space.
Solution
Aptos Orbital offers an integrated device designed to bring edge computing, persistent communication, and cloud services to satellites and spacecraft. The device features space-hardened compute resources for onboard AI processing, a data link providing 99% global connectivity, and integration with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. This solution enables real-time processing of satellite data at the source, delivering actionable information with pole-to-pole data connectivity. Aptos Orbital's technology aims to make satellites more intelligent and accessible by addressing the challenges of limited onboard compute power and coverage gaps.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes satellite operators, space institutions, and organizations seeking to enhance their satellite capabilities with onboard AI processing, persistent communication, and cloud integration.
Features
- Space-hardened compute resources enabling AI processing onboard the satellite
- Onboard data link providing 99% global connectivity for persistent communication
- Integration with AWS, Azure, and other cloud services
- Proprietary SEU/SEL protection enabling over 5 years of orbital processing
- Modular terminals available in Mini (cubesats) and Max (larger small satellites) versions
- Flight-tested terminal with proven performance in space