The world’s largest Solid State Recorder ever to be deployed in space was launched earlier this month as part of the Space Technology Experiment (STEX) satellite program.
“This historic achievement continues the testament of our commitment to be the leader in innovation and technology for solid state storage products into the new millennium,” said SEAKR’s President and CEO Col. Raymond Anderson.
“I am proud and privileged to serve with such a talented and creative team. Your tenacity and can do attitude have made this momentous achievement possible.” Anderson added.
SEAKR’s 51 Gbit Solid State Recorder, the first to use 64 Mbit DRAM
technology in a space based environment, continues the company’s long line of industry firsts. The STEX Satellite recorder uses an innovative analog interface to record and playback high fidelity analog signals, delivering performance significantly better than analog tape recorders.
According to Ian Webb, SEAKR’s STEX Program Manager, “The P9 architecture
was selected for this effort due to its unique modular design. This proven architecture permits the use of an isolated IO module, allowing low cost interface customization without impacting the rest of the design.
To date, we have delivered eight P9 recorders with another 28 on order. The large backlog of P9 recorders has allowed us to set up a dedicated manufacturing line, further reducing the cost and lead time for these systems.”
The Space Technology Experiment (STEX) program is run by the National
Reconnaissance Office (NRO). It is the first in a series of planned small
satellite missions sponsored by the Advanced Systems and Technology
Directorate (AS&TD) of the NRO to demonstrate various advanced enabling
space technologies.
About SEAKR
Founded in 1982, SEAKR Engineering, Incorporated, a small business
organization, is primarily engaged in the development, manufacture, and
sale of advanced technology solid state data processing and mass storage
systems for space, aerospace, military and rugged applications. They have a reputation for high-level performance and reliability in severe
environments, and are the leading provider of space based solid state data recording systems. To date, the company has delivered in excess of 400 mass memory systems to U.S. Government, Prime contractors, Commercial and Foreign Customers.
