
Colossus Computing provides space-grade, AI-ready computing hardware and software solutions for satellites. Their product line includes GPU platforms like Falcon and Kestrel, and Versal Processors like Wasp, designed for radiation tolerance and optimized for SmallSats. They also offer computational storage solutions such as Pelican. Colossus specializes in enabling AI, machine learning, and advanced data processing directly on spacecraft, reducing reliance on ground communications. Their systems are built on Linux-based OS, offering robust security and industry-standard compliance. The company has achieved flight heritage for its Kestrel processor and is supported by NASA SBIR funding, positioning itself as a key enabler of modern computing capabilities in space.

Colossus Computing provides space-grade, AI-ready computing hardware and software solutions for satellites. Their product line includes GPU platforms like Falcon and Kestrel, and Versal Processors like Wasp, designed for radiation tolerance and optimized for SmallSats. They also offer computational storage solutions such as Pelican. Colossus specializes in enabling AI, machine learning, and advanced data processing directly on spacecraft, reducing reliance on ground communications. Their systems are built on Linux-based OS, offering robust security and industry-standard compliance. The company has achieved flight heritage for its Kestrel processor and is supported by NASA SBIR funding, positioning itself as a key enabler of modern computing capabilities in space.
What they do: Space-grade, AI-ready computing hardware and software for satellites (onboard ML/edge compute)
Headquarters: Oakland, California, United States
Founders / leadership: Jason Cerundolo (CEO), Alex Swehla (CTO), Alex Hiam (Head of Software)
Founded: 2021
Notable funding / support: NASA SBIR funding; Creative Destruction Lab involvement
Product examples: Kestrel and Falcon GPU platforms; Wasp (Versal) processors; Pelican computational storage
Onboard/edge computing and AI for spacecraft
2021
Consumer Products
Crunchbase lists a Non-equity Assistance round with Creative Destruction Lab noted as lead
Company reported receiving NASA SBIR funding and other U.S. government awards
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