Protostar Labs

Introduction

First ESA Contract
2014
Engineers & Scientists
4
Space Missions
0

Deeply rooted in our tech expertise and fueled by a life-long passion for space exploration, we are going where no engineers have gone before, helping you achieve a successful mission.

We are experts for advanced optical payloads and innovative on-board data processing techniques, while our comprehensive approach covers the complete project lifecycle from concept to deployment.

At Protostar Labs, we bring over a decade of experience in astronomical image processing to the space industry. Our background includes the discovery of 20 supernovae and extensive work in space situational awareness, focusing on asteroid, comet, and meteor detection and tracking.

Today, our work is supported by the European Space Agency (ESA), validating our expertise and innovative approach. We’ve achieved flight heritage, demonstrating the reliability and effectiveness of our solutions in the challenging environment of space. We specialize in optical payloads and on-board data processing, leveraging AI and computer vision technologies.

Clients & Partners

Our Expertise

AI based solutions from start to finish

On-board Data Processing

Our solutions optimize data handling efficiency, reduce ground-based processing needs, and enable real-time decision-making for satellite operations.

AI based solutions from start to finish

Optical Payloads

Our services cover the entire payload lifecycle, from initial requirements definition to final integration and testing.

AI based solutions from start to finish

Electronics Design

Our expertise covers microelectronics, digital signal processing, analogue electronics, RF telecommunications, and space-grade embedded software.

Imaging Classification

Machine Learning & AI

We specialize in computer vision techniques for space-based systems, focusing on on-board data processing, image analysis, and anomaly detection

Imaging Classification

Space Situational Awareness

We specialize in monitoring near-Earth space, tracking both active satellites and debris. Our team excels in object detection, orbit determination, and collision risk assessment.

Imaging Classification

Space Systems Engineering

We offer end-to-end mission analysis and design services, ensuring the feasibility, efficiency, and success of space missions.

Benefits

Shortened time-to market

Accelerate your project’s journey from concept to launch with our streamlined development process and agile methodologies.

Leverage proven, reliable space technologies with a successful track record, reducing risks and enhancing mission assurance.

Focus on your strategic objectives while we manage the engineering complexities and technical intricacies of space mission for you.

Benefit from our broad expertise and innovative solutions across multiple disciplines, keeping you at the forefront of space sector advancements.

Space Missions

ESA OPS-SAT Space Mission

Spacecraft

  • ESA OPS-SAT Satellite

Launch Date

  • May, 2024

Hardware

  • Intel Cyclone V FPGA

On-Orbit Anomaly Detection

  • FPGA-based Anomaly Detection
  • Custom IP Cores
  • On-Orbit FPGA Reconfiguration
  • Real-Time Telemetry Analysis

Status: Complete

Mission Description

The goal of this project was to port our proprietary algorithms for anomaly detection to the onboard FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) and run the algorithms on the OPS-SAT telemetry data. OPS-SAT was intended for use as a flying laboratory, carrying various instruments and onboard computing resources, namely the FPGA board. The intention was to enable various experiments in orbit for diverse use cases and to achieve first-flight heritage. This enables easier access into the space industry where the motto was: “Has never flown, will never fly!”. OPS-SAT aims to change that!

Collaborators

Our Products

Deploy machine learning models on FPGAs for ultra-fast, low-power consumption data processing.

Detect and understand anomalies in your data in real-time. Deployed on the cloud or at the edge.

Ready for collaboration?

Let’s create the future together.

Solutions

Engineering Services

Vision Lab

Publications

Blog