AI-Driven Autonomy for the Next Generation of Satellites

About Us

Setanta Space Systems is an Irish space technology company developing advanced solutions for satellite automation and space electronics. Our expertise spans both software and hardware, enabling us to deliver integrated systems for next-generation missions.

We design AI models for on-board anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, autonomous navigation, space situational awareness and real-time data processing. We also build space-qualified electronics, AI-ready processing platforms, and bespoke systems tailored to mission requirements, from low Earth orbit to deep space.

Services

  • Telemetry Monitoring

    Telemetry Monitoring provides real-time monitoring, anomaly detection, and prognostics for spacecraft systems. By enabling predictive maintenance and early fault detection, it enhances mission reliability and reduces dependence on ground intervention.

  • Space Situational Awareness and Autonomous Navigation

    Space situational awareness (SSA) is essential for identifying, tracking, and charaterising objects while assessing risks in orbit, forming the foundation for safe and sustainable spacecraft operations. By integrating SSA with Autonomous Navigation, onboard perception and AI are combined to enable precise manoeuvring, collision avoidance, and independent guidance in complex orbital environments.

  • Earth Observation

    Earth Observation transforms satellite data into actionable insights. Applications include agriculture, infrastructure, climate monitoring, and ship detection to support sustainable decision-making and economic growth.

Products

  • Cogito

    Cogito is Setanta Space’s modular onboard computer, adaptable from CubeSat OBCs to mass memory and AI hosting. Its flexible design supports advanced autonomy, data processing, and seamless integration across diverse missions.

  • Vigil

    Vigil is an event-based system that leverages neuromorphic hardware and dynamic vision sensors to transform space missions. From enhancing space situational awareness and autonomous navigation to supporting satellite communications and telemetry monitoring, Vigil’s compact, ultra-low-power, and low-latency design delivers real-time perception and decision-making capabilities tailored for next-generation space operations.

  • Ora

    Ora is a sandbox platform for edge AI deployment and benchmarking. It provides a wide catalogue of computing architectures, from traditional processors to next-generation accelerators, all accessible through a single interface.

  • Galaxia® Space Tile

    The Galaxia® Space Tile is developed using the same FPGA as the Galaxia® Development Board, enabling it to be designed into missions or more advanced prototyping and testing solutions.

  • Galaxia® Space Development Board

    The Galaxia® Space Development board is intended to support development of demanding space applications, which require low power, high performance and a low single event upset rate.

    It provides users with a Certus™-NX LFD2NX-40 which is the commercial equivalent of the Certus-NX-RT device offered by CAES.

Meet the Team

  • Adam Taylor

    FOUNDER & CEO

    Adam Taylor is a chartered engineer and fellow of the Institute of Engineering and Technology. Over his multi-decade career, he has had experience within the public and private sector, developing FPGA-based solutions for a range of applications including RADAR, nuclear reactors, satellites, cryptography and image processing.

  • Jake O'Brien

    CO-FOUNDER & LEAD ENGINEER

    Jake is an AI systems engineer and researcher, holding a master’s degree in Electronic Engineering. He has built a diverse skillset incorporating electronics, computer vision, AI/ML and space technology. He has led and been an integral part of projects developing cutting‑edge AI systems and solutions, to the design and qualification of flight‑ready hardware for various missions.

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