Spacetech Pioneer EDGX Revolutionizes Satellite Operations with Onboard AI
August 15, 2025, 9:33 pm
Location: United States, District of Columbia, Washington
Employees: 5001-10000
Founded date: 2002
Total raised: $7.53B
EDGX, a Belgian spacetech pioneer, has successfully closed a €2.3 million seed funding round. This vital investment propels the commercialization of EDGX Sterna, its groundbreaking edge AI computer for satellites. Sterna allows complex data processing directly in orbit, bypassing traditional Earth-bound bottlenecks. Powered by NVIDIA technology and proprietary SpaceFeather software, it delivers real-time intelligence for satellite operators. The firm has secured a €1.1 million multi-unit deal and plans a 2026 SpaceX Falcon 9 demonstration. This innovation reshapes space data analysis, driving unprecedented efficiency and advanced in-orbit capabilities for a range of global applications, from defense to climate monitoring.
The global space industry is transforming. Data volume from orbit continues to explode. Traditional processing methods struggle to keep pace. EDGX emerges as a key innovator. This Belgian spacetech startup provides a critical solution. It brings advanced AI processing directly to satellites.
EDGX recently secured €2.3 million in seed funding. This investment marks a significant milestone. The imec.istart future fund co-led the round. Flanders Future Tech Fund, managed by PMV, also participated. Existing investor imec.istart contributed further capital. These funds accelerate the commercialization of EDGX Sterna. Sterna is EDGX’s flagship product.
EDGX Sterna represents the next generation of space computing. It is an edge AI computer for satellites. Sterna functions as a high-performance data processing unit (DPU). NVIDIA technology powers its core. This integration provides immense computational power. It delivers crucial AI acceleration. Complex algorithms now run directly in orbit.
The traditional satellite data flow presents a major bottleneck. Satellites capture massive raw datasets. These datasets travel to Earth for processing. This "store and forward" architecture is inefficient. It delays critical insights. EDGX Sterna eliminates this delay. It enables immediate data analysis in space.
Real-time intelligence becomes possible. Satellite operators gain significant advantages. They deliver faster, more efficient services. Data-driven decisions are made quickly. This capability impacts numerous sectors. Defense, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and global communications all benefit. Instant insights from space enhance operations.
EDGX Sterna is not just hardware. It runs on the SpaceFeather software stack. This proprietary software enables autonomous satellite operations. It ensures resilience in the harsh space environment. The software offers full traceability. It includes a space-hardened Linux operating system. This robust foundation supports advanced features.
SpaceFeather incorporates a dedicated supervisory system. This system monitors satellite health autonomously. It detects radiation faults. It initiates recovery procedures. This ensures operational stability. An in-orbit application framework is also integrated. New capabilities deploy post-launch. Satellites evolve after deployment. This future-proofs space assets.
EDGX demonstrates strong market traction. The company has secured a multi-unit deal. A major satellite operator signed this agreement. The deal is valued at €1.1 million. This early commercial success validates EDGX’s technology. It signals high market demand. Customers seek immediate, actionable space intelligence.
A pivotal in-orbit demonstration is planned. This mission will launch in February 2026. It will utilize a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This demonstration proves Sterna’s capabilities in real space conditions. It highlights the company's readiness for commercial scale. The space industry watches closely.
EDGX addresses a fundamental challenge. Satellites generate unprecedented data volumes. Yet, ground-based processing creates delays. EDGX shifts the paradigm. It brings processing power to the data source. This is critical for modern satellite constellations. It unlocks the full potential of space-based assets.
The demand for real-time space intelligence grows rapidly. Earth observation applications require immediate data. Disaster response needs quick analysis. Precision agriculture demands timely insights. Maritime surveillance benefits from instant alerts. EDGX provides the technological backbone for these needs.
The company's vision extends beyond mere processing. It envisions a future of autonomous space operations. Satellites will analyze their own data. They will make decisions independently. They will adapt to changing conditions. This level of autonomy boosts mission success rates. It reduces reliance on ground control.
This funding round fuels EDGX’s expansion. It supports scaling to meet demand. It enables further research and development. The space industry is witnessing a shift. Onboard AI is no longer a concept. It is a commercial reality. EDGX leads this critical innovation.
EDGX is positioned as a leader. It pushes the boundaries of spacetech. Its Sterna computer and SpaceFeather software combine. They deliver unmatched performance. They solve critical industry problems. The future of satellite operations is faster. It is more intelligent. It is in real-time. This is the EDGX promise.
The global space industry is transforming. Data volume from orbit continues to explode. Traditional processing methods struggle to keep pace. EDGX emerges as a key innovator. This Belgian spacetech startup provides a critical solution. It brings advanced AI processing directly to satellites.
EDGX recently secured €2.3 million in seed funding. This investment marks a significant milestone. The imec.istart future fund co-led the round. Flanders Future Tech Fund, managed by PMV, also participated. Existing investor imec.istart contributed further capital. These funds accelerate the commercialization of EDGX Sterna. Sterna is EDGX’s flagship product.
EDGX Sterna represents the next generation of space computing. It is an edge AI computer for satellites. Sterna functions as a high-performance data processing unit (DPU). NVIDIA technology powers its core. This integration provides immense computational power. It delivers crucial AI acceleration. Complex algorithms now run directly in orbit.
The traditional satellite data flow presents a major bottleneck. Satellites capture massive raw datasets. These datasets travel to Earth for processing. This "store and forward" architecture is inefficient. It delays critical insights. EDGX Sterna eliminates this delay. It enables immediate data analysis in space.
Real-time intelligence becomes possible. Satellite operators gain significant advantages. They deliver faster, more efficient services. Data-driven decisions are made quickly. This capability impacts numerous sectors. Defense, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and global communications all benefit. Instant insights from space enhance operations.
EDGX Sterna is not just hardware. It runs on the SpaceFeather software stack. This proprietary software enables autonomous satellite operations. It ensures resilience in the harsh space environment. The software offers full traceability. It includes a space-hardened Linux operating system. This robust foundation supports advanced features.
SpaceFeather incorporates a dedicated supervisory system. This system monitors satellite health autonomously. It detects radiation faults. It initiates recovery procedures. This ensures operational stability. An in-orbit application framework is also integrated. New capabilities deploy post-launch. Satellites evolve after deployment. This future-proofs space assets.
EDGX demonstrates strong market traction. The company has secured a multi-unit deal. A major satellite operator signed this agreement. The deal is valued at €1.1 million. This early commercial success validates EDGX’s technology. It signals high market demand. Customers seek immediate, actionable space intelligence.
A pivotal in-orbit demonstration is planned. This mission will launch in February 2026. It will utilize a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This demonstration proves Sterna’s capabilities in real space conditions. It highlights the company's readiness for commercial scale. The space industry watches closely.
EDGX addresses a fundamental challenge. Satellites generate unprecedented data volumes. Yet, ground-based processing creates delays. EDGX shifts the paradigm. It brings processing power to the data source. This is critical for modern satellite constellations. It unlocks the full potential of space-based assets.
The demand for real-time space intelligence grows rapidly. Earth observation applications require immediate data. Disaster response needs quick analysis. Precision agriculture demands timely insights. Maritime surveillance benefits from instant alerts. EDGX provides the technological backbone for these needs.
The company's vision extends beyond mere processing. It envisions a future of autonomous space operations. Satellites will analyze their own data. They will make decisions independently. They will adapt to changing conditions. This level of autonomy boosts mission success rates. It reduces reliance on ground control.
This funding round fuels EDGX’s expansion. It supports scaling to meet demand. It enables further research and development. The space industry is witnessing a shift. Onboard AI is no longer a concept. It is a commercial reality. EDGX leads this critical innovation.
EDGX is positioned as a leader. It pushes the boundaries of spacetech. Its Sterna computer and SpaceFeather software combine. They deliver unmatched performance. They solve critical industry problems. The future of satellite operations is faster. It is more intelligent. It is in real-time. This is the EDGX promise.