Unibap Space Solutions highlights the comprehensive portfolio of services and solutions designed to enable advanced onboard computing, real-time data processing and AI-driven operations for satellite missions. Unibap Space Solutions continues to support commercial, institutional and scientific programs by delivering space-qualified hardware, flexible software platforms and operational services that bring processing capabilities closer to the spacecraft payload. The solutions portfolio is built around the concept of edge computing in space, allowing satellites to process large volumes of data directly onboard rather than relying solely on downlink to ground stations. The approach supports faster insights, reduced bandwidth requirements and more responsive mission operations. These systems are designed to integrate with a wide range of satellite platforms and payloads, supporting Earth observation, scientific experimentation, technology demonstration and institutional missions.
Hardware Solutions
- iX5 and iX10 Edge Computers: The radiation-tolerant iX5, ideal for smaller satellites with power efficiency and the powerful iX10, equipped with multi-core CPUs, GPUs, VPUs, and FPGAs, offer unmatched processing density for tasks like hyperspectral imaging and real-time analytics. The iX5 is a compact, energy-efficient processor designed for CubeSats and small satellites, ideal for running basic onboard analytics, data compression and mission control algorithms. The iX10 is a high-performance computing platform built with multi-core CPUs, GPU acceleration, FPGA integration and high-speed I/O, offering a level of processing power rarely seen in space-rated systems. These processors support advanced machine learning (ML) and computer vision applications, which are increasingly vital for commercial Earth observation, defense and scientific missions.
- Application Development System (ADS): A software-hardware package enabling mission teams to prototype applications for space deployment dramatically shortening development time. Developers can validate AI and software pipelines in conditions identical to their target space hardware, thereby shortening development cycles and de-risking mission integration. This Application Developmet System (ADS) supports popular frameworks and operating environments like Ubuntu, ROS and TensorFlow, enabling seamless transitions between ground and flight systems.
Unibap offers a range of onboard computing hardware platforms designed to different mission scales and performance requirements. The ADS platform provides a compact and space-ready computing solution intended for missions requiring reliable onboard data handling and control functions. The iX5 platform expands processing capability for more demanding applications, supporting advanced payload data processing and algorithm execution in orbit. For missions requiring higher performance and greater flexibility, the iX10 platform delivers increased computational capacity suitable for AI workloads, image processing and complex data fusion tasks. All hardware platforms are developed with space qualification, radiation tolerance considerations and integration into satellite avionics architectures in mind.
Software Solutions
- Unibap SCOS OS and LOOM Pipeline: An Ubuntu-based operating system with long-term support, complemented by a hyperspectral preprocessing software stack that facilitates onboard data reduction and sensor fusion. SCOS integrates tightly with Unibap hardware and software stacks and provides a flexible, secure, and open-source platform for executing onboard tasks, whether scientific data collection, environment monitoring or AI-driven payload operation.
- SpaceCloud Services: A cloud-like edge environment enabling on-orbit computing, data processing, and distribution for applications including disaster monitoring, agricultural analysis, and space domain awareness. These solutions distinguish Unibap from competitors by offering serial production, robust qualification, open-platform architecture, and proven flight heritage, all key for customers seeking scalable intelligence in orbit. SpaceCloud Services combine edge computing with advanced data management tools. SpaceCloud brings open software compatibility, making it easier for clients to port and run AI, data analytics and sensor fusion algorithms directly on-orbit. This capability transforms satellites into smart, responsive platforms capable of real-time event detection, such as tracking wildfires, floods, or unauthorized maritime activity with minimal delay. These services allow users to process data onboard, perform real-time analytics, and prioritize the most valuable data for downlink dramatically reducing bandwidth requirements while enhancing mission effectiveness. The services include modular software components for data compression, encryption, image preprocessing, and sensor fusion tailored for diverse customer applications.
Unibap SCOS provides a software environment that supports mission control, data handling, and application execution on Unibap’s computing platforms. It is designed to streamline integration and allow mission teams to deploy and manage onboard applications with confidence. Unibap LOOM focuses on enabling artificial intelligence and machine learning workflows in space, allowing users to deploy trained models for tasks such as image analysis, anomaly detection and autonomous decision support. These software tools help mission operators transition from raw data collection to actionable insights generated directly in orbit.
Unibap Remote Access enables secure interaction with onboard computing systems from the ground, allowing users to manage applications, update software and monitor performance during mission operations. In-Orbit Verification services support customers in validating hardware and software functionality in the actual space environment, reducing risk and accelerating the path from demonstration to operational use. Unibap Remote Support provides ongoing technical assistance, helping operators troubleshoot issues, optimize system performance and maintain mission continuity over the satellite’s lifetime. Unibap Space Solutions enables mission teams to adopt more data-driven and autonomous operational concepts. By processing data directly onboard satellites, operators can prioritize valuable information, reduce downlink loads and respond more quickly to mission events. With a focus on space-qualified design, operational flexibility and real-world deployment, the company continues to support satellite developers and operators seeking to enhance mission performance through advanced onboard computing.
About Unibap Space Solutions
Unibap Space Solutions is a Sweden-based technology company focused on providing onboard computing and data processing solutions for satellite and space missions. Headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, Unibap develops space-qualified hardware and software platforms that enable real-time data processing, artificial intelligence and edge computing directly onboard spacecraft. The company’s offerings support Earth observation, scientific and institutional missions by reducing reliance on downlink bandwidth and enabling faster decision-making in orbit. With experience spanning space electronics, software engineering, and mission integration, Unibap supports satellite operators and system integrators seeking practical onboard processing capabilities for modern space systems.
