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WASHINGTON — BAE Systems said its Endura space microprocessor has demonstrated it can operate in some of the most demanding radiation environments faced by national security spacecraft, clearing a key hurdle as military satellite programs seek more capable onboard computing.
The company said the system-on-chip, or SoC, performed reliably in testing designed to simulate both the natural radiation environment of space and the more severe strategic radiation conditions required for certain defense missions.
The Endura computing chip integrates multiple onboard computing functions into a single device used to power satellites operating in the harsh environment of space.
James Larosa, program director at BAE Systems, said Endura was initially introduced to the market in Software Development Units in 2024 and has since been adopted to support classified missions. “We are working with multiple primes to demonstrate Endura’s viability to support missile defense strategic applications,” he said.
