Autonomous ISR CubeSat

SerenSat
AI Defence CubeSat

A 2U AI-powered CubeSat purpose-built for defence reconnaissance, intelligence gathering, and rapid situational awareness — delivering mission-critical intelligence directly from orbit with minimal ground intervention.

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Intelligent Defence Systems

SerenSat-AI demonstrates how autonomous space assets enhance decision-making by processing data directly onboard. Advanced edge AI filters, analyses, and prioritises imagery in real time, so actionable intelligence reaches operators faster than traditional systems — compressing decision cycles and enabling rapid response in contested, denied, or degraded environments.

Capability

Autonomous intelligence CubeSat

A 2U AI-powered CubeSat delivering real-time reconnaissance and mission-critical intelligence directly from orbit with minimal ground intervention.

At the source

Onboard Edge AI Processing

Advanced neural networks analyse and prioritise data in orbit, dramatically accelerating decision-making timelines.

Faster response

Rapid Situational Awareness

By autonomously identifying mission-critical information, the system compresses decision cycles and enhances agility in dynamic environments.

Anywhere

Resilient ISR Capability

A triple-camera payload and robust design deliver reliable reconnaissance in contested, denied, or degraded conditions.

Autonomy

Defence-Oriented Capability

It interprets the scene, not just records it

Unlike conventional satellites that transmit raw data for later analysis, SerenSat-AI interprets complex scenes onboard, dynamically adapting imaging strategies without human tasking.

Its AI-driven autonomy supports rapid threat detection, anomaly recognition, and prioritisation of critical intelligence — designed for integration into sovereign and allied space architectures for secure, trusted, resilient operations.

Real-time

Images into Intelligence

AI-powered analysis, the moment it matters

SerenSat-AI converts raw imagery into actionable intelligence onboard, autonomously detecting vehicle movements, infrastructure changes, maritime patterns, and environmental anomalies.

By processing data at the source, it minimises transmissions, conserves bandwidth, and accelerates decisions. The embedded machine-learning pipeline ensures intelligence is delivered securely and in real time, even in contested or degraded domains.

Spacecraft

A 2U platform with an AI core

Built on the Infinity Space NextStar 2U chassis, SerenSat-AI pairs a triple-camera imaging suite with an onboard AI edge processor for real-time analysis — a compact, high-performance platform optimised for tactical reconnaissance and persistent surveillance.

SerenSat · Spacecraft SpecificationsFlight Configuration

PlatformNextStar 2U

Payload volume1.2U

Avg power850 mW

Peak power3 W

PrimaryTriple-camera suite

SecondaryAI edge processor

AvionicsTI TMS570

Memory256 Mb NOR

Antenna437 MHz UHF dipole

Downlink5.2 Mb/s UHF

Resilience

Validating AI under orbital stress

Operating AI in Low Earth Orbit means radiation, thermal cycling, and tight power budgets. SerenSat-AI validates how autonomous AI performs under these stresses — capturing data on model accuracy, fault tolerance, and reliability that will guide the next generation of resilient, autonomous defence space assets.

SerenSatAI Defence CubeSat