A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) -based, Radiation Tolerant, Reconfigurable Computer System with Real Time Fault Detection, Avoidance and Repair Testing

The goal of this project is to mature the technology readiness level of a radiation tolerant, reconfigurable computer system that has been developed at Montana State University (MSU). The improved radiation tolerance delivered by our approach makes reconfigurable computing using commercial FPGA fabrics a reality.

Next on the Pad: RadSat - A Radiation Tolerant Computer System

Feb 2018: ISS Database entry on 3U RadSat-g
Nov 2017: Research Overview video
Sep 2017: MSU team receives NASA grant to launch satellite from space station
Jan 2017: Two MSU projects receive NASA grants to fund student flight research opportunities
Jan 2017: MSU researchers test computer technology on International Space Station
Dec 2016: Video of installation onboard the ISS
Dec 2016: ISS Database entry on Radiation Tolerant Computer Mission on the ISS (RTcMISS)
Sep 2016: 2015 Annual Report story on Radiation Tolerant Computer System

This novel computer system uses a variety of fault mitigation techniques to provide increased reliability in harsh radiation environments and will benefit the commercial space industry and future NASA missions.

This is a mature technology (TRL 7) — the realistic path in is usually NASA's Technology Transfer Program: licensing an existing NASA patent, or a Space Act Agreement to use NASA facilities/expertise directly. NASA also runs a startup licensing program with no upfront fee for companies formed to commercialize a specific NASA technology.

None of these are guaranteed paths for this specific project — TechPort itself doesn't have an "apply" button. Reaching out to the contact(s) above with a specific question is usually the fastest way to find out what's actually open.