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StarLogic

An advanced and autonomous vision-based navigation system

StarLogic

StarLogic is a self-contained solution for all your rendezvous missions.

The proprietary StarLogic software combines state-of-the-art computer vision models with cutting-edge guidance and navigation algorithms to achieve an optimal and robust approach, in a computationally efficient way that can be run on-board.

With dual onboard processors, redundant sensors, and dual-camera systems for mid-to-close proximity visual navigation, StarLogic ensures precise, autonomous guidance and docking.

Specification

Processing Core (1) 

  • Zynq UltraScale+
  • Quad ARM Cortex-A53 CPU up to 1.5 GHz
  • Dual ARM Cortex-R5  in lock-step
  • FPGA for custom function implementation

  • Software: Petalinux + FreeRTOS

Processing Core (2) 

  • NVIDIA Jetson Orin AGX
  • Using Ultrascale+ in power-saving mode to interface with the sensors

  • Software: Ubuntu 20.04 + Orchestration system for containers

Memory

  • 256GB of ECC-protected NAND flash integrated into StarLogic

Size

  • <1U

Power Supply

  • 22-36V (TBC) Bus Supply

Power Consumption 

  • PC1: 5W to 35W (TBC) – depending on workload
  • PC2: 5W to 50W (TBC) – depending on workload
  • This core is software-limited to 50W but can go up to 75W peak with specified thermal management

  • Note: Multiple voltage options are available

Temperature

  • Non-Operational [-40°C to 85] °C
  • Operational [-30°C to 60] °C

Interfaces

  • CAN, 12C SPI, RS422/485, UART, SpaceWire, Ethernet, PCIe

Others

  • Support AI/ML Frameworks such as Pytorch
  • Real-Time Clock and Floating Point Unit supporting single/double precision (IEEE-754)

Advantages

AI-Driven

Nvidia-accelerated computer vision provides precise 3D pose estimation of moving targets. Using state-of-the-art models which are faster and more efficient than ever before, StarLogic brings the power of embedded intelligence to space.

Autonomous

Guidance and navigation from beginning to end of mission without ground intervention, ensuring seamless, self-sufficient operations throughout, from initial launch to final approach and docking.

Robust

Ensures robust performance with multiple redundant sensors and a strategic split of functionality between its two cores, maintaining both flexibility and redundancy even in challenging conditions.

Key Applications

Enabling the Future of Space Operations

Our advanced technology supports key space applications, including in-orbit servicing for refueling and repairs, active debris removal for a more sustainable space environment, and precise formation flying for next-generation telescopes, radar systems, and communication networks.

In-Orbit Servicing

Refuelling, repairs and other In-space Servicing Assembly Manufacturing (ISAM) applications.

Active Debris Removal

Our technology is key to solving the space sustainability challenge.

Formation Flying

Highly precise formation flying for distributed telescopes, interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR), communications and geolocation applications.