Leopard DPU - Data Processing Unit

Leopard – Edge Processing for Nano and Micro Satellites

Leopard is Flight-proven Data Processing Unit supporting the full payload data handling chain on-board. CPU + FPGA architecture with redundant mass memory and industry-standard interfaces in a low SWaP solution. Off-the-shelf and custom Interface Boards enable integration with various spacecraft platforms and payload components.

Advantages:

Algorithms - High performance I/O and flexible CPU and FPGA

AI-Driven  - Supports classical and AI workloads directly on-board

Integration - Ready PC/104 form factor with industry-standard interfaces

Key applications

Earth Observation

Processes images on-board for real-time detection of changes in landscapes or urban areas, enabling AI inference and hardware-accelerated compression directly at the edge.

Space Situational Awareness

Handles acquisition, processing and mass memory storage in a single subsystem, ensuring reliable and continuous monitoring and tracking of objects in orbit.

Autonomous Rendezvous & Docking

Performs on-board data processing and AI inference in real time, enabling autonomous navigation and real-time decision-making for close-range orbital operations.

Leopard DPU is compatible with the HyperScape100 hyperspectral camera by Simera Sense, enabling real-time onboard data processing, reduced data downlink, and faster access to actionable insights directly in orbit.