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Completed TRL 3 (started at 1, targeting 3)
The objective of this project is to develop a miniaturized, CubeSat-Sized, high-reliability solid-state data recorder (SSDR) design for CubeSat/SmallSat applications or instrument electronic boxes in varying harsh radiation environment orbits. The SSDR design will also be scalable to allow increased memory density and throughput by insertion of more SSDR card assemblies to the system. Additionally, the design will focus on supporting high-throughput data rates proposed by many upcoming sensors and detectors on NASA missions.
The Solid State Data Recorder design will be able to meet the needs of a variety of upcoming NASA science mission proposals, but would also benefit commercial space and other government agencies that have a need for a high-reliability, miniaturized form factor (card will be <10cm x 10cm) data recorder that can be paired with high-performance science data processors, such as the SpaceCube v3.0 Mini.
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