CubeSat
LEO Platforms
Cuantico is developing space-adapted VPX processing and quantum sensor subsystems for Low Earth Orbit CubeSat missions — from ISR and SIGINT payloads to in-orbit QKD and GPS-denied magnetic navigation.
CubeSat Frame & Module Stack
EnduroSat base chassis · Cuantico QKD & AI submodules · Click any module to inspect
Platform Specifications
Development programme — specifications subject to mission configuration
Platform Capabilities
Space-Grade VPX Processing
Ruggedised 3U VPX processing modules adapted for space environments — radiation-tolerant design, vacuum-compatible conduction cooling, and SEE-mitigation for LEO operation.
- Xilinx Versal ACAP or Zynq UltraScale+ space-grade processing
- SOSA-aligned modular architecture — scalable across 3U/6U/12U platforms
- Conduction-cooled chassis — no moving parts, vacuum-compatible
- SpaceWire, PCIe Gen4, and MIL-STD-1553 interface support
- Radiation-hardened optical isolators in all signal paths
Quantum Sensing for LEO Satellites
QiSPS-derived quantum sensor subsystems adapted for CubeSat integration — enabling GPS-independent navigation, magnetic anomaly detection, and quantum-secure inter-satellite links.
- NV magnetometer arrays for magnetic field mapping from orbit
- GPS-denied navigation: quantum magnetic + MEMS INS dead-reckoning
- Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) inter-satellite optical link
- VITA 66.5 optical I/O for sensor interconnect in-satellite
- Miniaturised QiSPS sensor dome module for CubeSat bus
Power Subsystem
Miniaturised VITA 62-derived power supply modules and inline EMI filters adapted for the CubeSat power bus, supporting both 28 VDC and low-voltage regulated outputs.
- Miniaturised rugged DC/DC converter — VITA 62 profile derivative
- Inline EMI/EMC filter (CU1 IP) for satellite power bus cleanliness
- EPS interface: compatible with standard CubeSat 3.3V / 5V / 12V rails
- Hold-up capacitor bank for eclipse-phase power continuity
- MIL-STD-704F transient protection on all primary inputs
AI Edge Inference On-Orbit
GPU-accelerated AI inference module for on-orbit data processing — enabling autonomous anomaly detection, compression, and tactical decision support without ground-station latency.
- GPU/AI accelerator module for on-orbit ML inference
- Sensor Fusion Engine: EKF/SLAM/ML — same IP as QiSPS ground systems
- Autonomous anomaly detection and event-driven downlink prioritisation
- Neuromorphic processor integration roadmap for ultra-low-power AI
- Secure data logger: NVMe/SATA on-orbit storage with encryption
Applications
CubeSat Programme Enquiries
This programme is in active development. We welcome mission-specific discussions with satellite integrators, defence agencies, and LEO constellation operators.
Contact the Space Team