Space Micro"s computer selected for DARPA Falcon program
Will enable rapid access to space

SAN DIEGO, CA - April 22, 2005 - Space Micro Inc. has been selected for development and hardware delivery of a radiation tolerant flight computer for the flight avionics on a booster rocket. Space Micro is working on a team led by Universal Space Lines, Irvine, CA. This effort is being partially supported by the DARPA Falcon program. This work will demonstrate the feasibility of lower cost, high performance launch vehicle for both military and commercial space programs. Once commercialized, the Falcon would result in dramatically improved access to space.

"We are very pleased to have the opportunity to partner with USL to support their project with radiation tolerant computing at modest cost, said Mr. David Czajkowski, Space Micro's Chief Operating Officer (COO).

About Space Micro Inc.

Founded in 2000 as a satellite technology research and development company, Space Micro Inc. is a pioneer in providing radiation hardened by design solutions for advanced electronic systems and microelectronics. Space Micro has been completing research in design solutions for single event effects damage, plus methods for improving single event effects performance of microelectronics, for several companies and government agencies. Key government customers include NASA, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the Air Force. Our management team includes two of the founders of Space Electronics Inc., an industry leader in satellite microelectronics. Space Micro Inc. is a privately held company, with headquarters in Poway, California and engineering/production facility in San Diego, CA.

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