Aitech Systems has successfully provided a complete system of command and data handling (C&DH) flight computers and peripherals to Sidus Space for the LizzieSat™ satellite that successfully launched on SpaceX’s Transporter-10 Rideshare mission on March 4th.
This space-rated system developed by Aitech includes two S-A1760, a radiation-characterized AI GPGPU as well as two S-A6640 (an SFF ethernet switch).
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) is a Space and Data-as-a-Service satellite company that is focused on mission-critical hardware manufacturing, multi-disciplinary engineering services, satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support. The Sidus team successfully completed the Launch and Early Operations Phase (LEOP) on March 14th after establishing two-way communications with LizzieSat.
The primary mission of LizzieSat involves simultaneous data collection through multiple sensors to support various industries, including agriculture, maritime, and oil and gas. These sensors and receivers include hyperspectral, multispectral, AIS, and optical.
The combination of Aitech’s S-A6640 and S-A1760 enables a unique C&DH system that is easily adaptable to different high-speed data protocols to meet the need for rapid data conversion from one protocol to another on-orbit.
Aitech’s radiation-tolerant S-A6640 is the space industry’s first standalone SFF ethernet switch designed and tested for NEO and LEO missions. The S-A6640 operates as the main connectivity hub for any smallsat or human rated mission for interconnecting all electronic components on board while significantly lowering the risk of communication-related failures on-orbit.
“We are excited as we move on to the final phase of satellite operations with LS-1 and begin operating our customer payloads,” said Sidus Space Chief Executive Officer, Carol Craig. “I am beyond proud of the entire Sidus team who has worked tirelessly to systematically move through the critical initial stage of operations for the first satellite in our constellation and look forward to launching additional satellites later this year.”
Ralph Grundler, Director of Space Business Development, of Aitech, said, “Aitech is proud to provide rugged space system solutions to Sidus Space which are essential for the C&DH flight computers that are vital components of LizzieSat. We continuously design and manufacture affordable and reliable systems to enable space exploration across all orbits.”
