Space-based Communication & Computing for Autonomous Systems

Building a Vertical Space-Based Communication-Computing Architecture

Connecting Autonomous Systems to a Satellite Intelligence Layer

For drones, autonomous vehicles, unmanned vessels, and robotics, Stardubhe provides space-ground integrated capabilities across edge access, space-based inference, and ground-loop operations.

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Core Products

Core Products

From autonomous-system access and spaceborne intelligent computing to integrated space-ground solutions, Stardubhe provides satellite-based intelligent connectivity and computing capabilities.

  • Integrated Solution

    Space-Ground Integrated Communication-Computing Solution

    Combines edge direct access, satellite links, space-based inference, and ground-loop operations.

    Helps autonomous systems evolve from isolated connectivity to wide-area collaborative intelligence.

    Designed for joint validation across the low-altitude economy, autonomous mobility, smart ocean operations, and industrial unmanned systems.

  • Edge Access

    Intelligent Satellite Terminal for Autonomous Systems

    Integrated satellite access for unmanned platforms.

    Supports drones, autonomous vehicles, unmanned vessels, and robotics in connecting to satellite networks across complex environments.

    Designed for missions that require lightweight integration, low-power operation, link continuity in motion, and multi-platform adaptation.

  • On-orbit Compute

    Spaceborne Intelligent Computing Payload

    In-orbit processing and inference for multi-source payload data.

    Moves critical inference closer to space-based nodes to shorten the path from sensing to decision support.

    Suited for task-level intelligent processing across optical, infrared, radar, and sensor data.

Solutions

Solutions

For low-altitude economy, autonomous mobility, smart ocean operations, and industrial unmanned systems, Stardubhe provides space-ground integrated communication-computing solutions.

  • Low-Altitude Economy

    Pain Point
    Low-altitude logistics, inspection, mapping, and emergency missions need cross-region connectivity and real-time coordination.
    Intervention
    Autonomous platforms can access satellite networks through intelligent terminals, while space-based inference supports wide-area mission judgment.
    Value
    Suitable for joint validation with low-altitude platforms, mission operators, and industry command systems.

  • Autonomous Mobility

    Pain Point
    Mining areas, ports, trunk logistics, and off-road inspection scenarios often face insufficient terrestrial network coverage.
    Intervention
    Space-ground integrated communication-computing can supplement full-area connectivity and shared intelligence in complex environments.
    Value
    Suitable for collaboration with autonomous vehicle platforms, mining and port operators, and trunk logistics scenarios.

  • Smart Ocean

    Pain Point
    Offshore inspection, unmanned vessel surveying, and maritime operations require robust connectivity and intelligent processing.
    Intervention
    Satellite direct links and space-based intelligence can support continuous offshore autonomous operations.
    Value
    Suitable for joint validation with unmanned vessel platforms, maritime inspection, and ocean engineering scenarios.

  • Industrial Unmanned Systems

    Pain Point
    Industrial inspection, robotic coordination, and emergency response in complex areas require stable links.
    Intervention
    Edge-space-ground collaboration can provide shared intelligence capabilities for industrial autonomous systems.
    Value
    Suitable for collaboration with industrial parks, energy inspection teams, robotics platforms, and emergency systems.

Architecture

Three-Layer Communication-Computing Architecture

Edge direct access, space-based inference, and ground-loop operations divide responsibilities across the autonomous-system communication and computing path.

SPACE · LEOEDGE · UNMANNED SYSTEMSGROUND · DATA CENTER
② SPACE-BASED COMPUTING PLATFORM
On-orbit Inference · Mission-level Decisions
  • · Multi-target tracking / behavior recognition / collision avoidance
  • · Route planning and cooperative-mission command generation
  • · Heterogeneous computing · shared redundancy · on-orbit model upgrade
Computing payloads hosted on LEO constellations
① AUTONOMOUS EDGE DIRECT LINK
Data Entry · Front-end Preprocessing
  • · Multi-source payload fusion: optical / infrared / SAR / LiDAR
  • · Lightweight detection, compression, and basic correction
  • · Lightweight intelligent satellite terminal · integrated design
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③ GROUND DATA CENTER
Non-real-time Processing · Model Evolution
  • · Historical archive, high-precision review, trend analysis
  • · Cloud model training → on-orbit model upload
⬆ Payload data uplink
Satellite direct link · broadband
⬇ Decision return
On-orbit inference · real-time loop
Real-time Intelligence Loop
Edge → Space → Edge · no ground hop
⬇ Bulk data archiving
Non-real-time · via gateway
⬆ On-orbit model upload
Cloud training → satellite upgrade
Real-time link (low-latency loop)Non-real-time link (archive / training / upload)

Core Technology

Core Technology Advantages

Across space-side heterogeneous computing, lightweight edge access, and edge-cloud collaboration, Stardubhe builds integrated intelligent communication-computing capabilities.

  • Space

    Highly Adaptable Heterogeneous Computing Architecture

    Coordinates CPU, GPU, FPGA, DSP, and NPU resources to adapt to multi-source payload data such as optical, infrared, SAR, and LiDAR while balancing performance and cost.

  • Space

    Reliable Shared Redundancy Design

    Uses differentiated redundancy for intelligent computing payloads, with cross-validation and shared resource comparison to detect and isolate faults while controlling onboard resource pressure.

  • Edge

    Lightweight Intelligent Terminal

    Uses shared-aperture transmission and reception plus high-integration design to support compact, low-power satellite communication terminals for integration with drones, autonomous vehicles, and unmanned vessels.

  • Edge

    Stable Tracking for Moving Autonomous Systems

    Combines ephemeris-based open-loop satellite pre-tracking, signal-quality closed-loop tracking, and GNSS/IMU tightly coupled attitude compensation for link continuity under short LEO passes and changing platform posture.

  • Edge-Cloud

    Seamless Edge-Cloud Collaborative Intelligence

    The terminal acts as the data entry point for space-based computing while space-based intelligence injects complex mission planning and decision support, forming a closed loop of data and capability growth.

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