Zaitra
Zaitra is an innovative space technology company founded in 2020, specializing in onboard AI-powered automation for satellites. Their mission is to revolutionize data processing in space, making satellite operations 10x cheaper and data access 10x faster. Zaitra's core offerings include SKAISEN, an onboard object detection software, and SKAIDOCK, a space-qualified data processing unit. They also provide expertise in Earth Observation, Artificial Intelligence tailored for embedded devices, Data Processing Units, Flight Software, Edge Computing, and FPGA & RISC-V solutions. Zaitra aims to establish its products as the industry standard for optimizing downlink and latency, contributing to mission autonomy and efficiency. The company has a proven track record, having deployed AI models on the VZLUSAT-2 mission and contributed to the SLAVIA mission. They are actively involved in upcoming missions like TROLL and Biomission19, and their space debris monitoring mission CORVUS. Zaitra is supported by ESA BIC Czech Republic and has collaborated with various partners in the space industry.
Zaitra
Zaitra is an innovative space technology company founded in 2020, specializing in onboard AI-powered automation for satellites. Their mission is to revolutionize data processing in space, making satellite operations 10x cheaper and data access 10x faster. Zaitra's core offerings include SKAISEN, an onboard object detection software, and SKAIDOCK, a space-qualified data processing unit. They also provide expertise in Earth Observation, Artificial Intelligence tailored for embedded devices, Data Processing Units, Flight Software, Edge Computing, and FPGA & RISC-V solutions. Zaitra aims to establish its products as the industry standard for optimizing downlink and latency, contributing to mission autonomy and efficiency. The company has a proven track record, having deployed AI models on the VZLUSAT-2 mission and contributed to the SLAVIA mission. They are actively involved in upcoming missions like TROLL and Biomission19, and their space debris monitoring mission CORVUS. Zaitra is supported by ESA BIC Czech Republic and has collaborated with various partners in the space industry.
TL;DR
Founded: 2020
Headquarters: Brno, Czech Republic
Product focus: Onboard AI automation for satellites (software + data processing unit)
Latest funding: Pre-Seed (Oct 8, 2024) — lead: Sunfish Partners
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Onboard satellite data processing and automation to optimize downlink and latency for Earth observation and other space missions.
Founded
2020
Industry
DeepTech
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
Round lists additional investors including Technology Agency of the Czech Republic, European Space Agency, Czech Founders VC, and Honza Široký.
Investor Signal
“Supported by European Space Agency programs and backed by investors including Sunfish Partners and Czech Founders VC”