Mercury Systems: TRRUST-Stor 3U VPX RT SSD Launched Into Low Earth Orbit Satellite Constellation System

Mercury Systems, Inc. announced that its TRRUST-Stor 3U VPX RT SSD has launched into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) as part of a satellite constellation system developed by a defense prime contractor.

“With the successful launch of our SSD in a new satellite application, Mercury has reached new frontiers by supporting the growing need for cost-effective and agile radiation-tolerant devices,” said Iain Mackie, VP and GM, microelectronics secure solutions group. “Leveraging SpaceVPX open systems architecture, we are committed to reducing our customers’ program risk with our portfolio of affordable, scalable space-qualified products. Our cutting-edge commercial technology delivers state-of-the-art solutions that are secure, reliable and purpose-built to exceed the performance needs of the Aerospace and Defense industry.“

As part of its commitment to expand the breadth of its space-qualified product portfolio for defense prime contractors and commercial satellite manufacturers, the company is developing new architectures to provide feature-rich space-grade SSDs and signal processing solutions for space radar applications and space-grade components for high-radiation environments. Moreover, its SSD technology enables sustainable reliability and fault tolerance. The firm also offers a portfolio of space-qualified RF and microwave solutions that have been trusted on every mission to Mars without device failure.

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