Space Micro Inc. developing Radiation Hardened Star Tracker
Enables improved long-life navigation in space.
SAN DIEGO, CA - October 24, 2008 - Space Micro Inc. announced today that they have been awarded a Phase II SBIR Contract from the US Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), for development of a miniaturized rad hard star tracker for space applications.
David J. Bozek, VP of the Space Electronics Division commented: "Space Micro will develop a COTS-based miniature star tracker system with electronics that are capable of supporting a variety of optics packages. The plan is to productize this technology and provide satellite designers with a star tracker that offers a capability equal to or better than current products on the market but in a smaller package size and at a lower price point."
"Our approach to meeting Air Force needs is to highly leverage commercial-off-the-shelf COTS technologies including both sensors and our other funded R&D for a fast low power space processor", said David J. Strobel, President and CEO at Space Micro. Phase II is on track to be completed in 2009, which will include an Engineering Model delivery.
About Space Micro Inc.
Founded in 2002 as a satellite technology research and development company, Space Micro Inc. is a leader in taking technologies from the commercial sector and applying these to meet the needs of the Space, Aerospace, Military, and Domestic Security markets. Space Micro is a pioneer in providing radiation-hardened by design solutions for advanced electronic systems and microelectronics, including the development of the world’s fastest small space computers such as the Proton200kTM. Other Space Micro innovations include the Proton300K™; TTMR™; HCORE™ and Radsite™. Space Micro is an employee-owned company based in San Diego, CA, USA.
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