The space economy is skyrocketing, fueled by rapid growth in commercial and government missions. As computing and AI evolve, demand is rising for high-performance technology capable of processing data directly in orbit. AI-enabled edge computing is transforming space operations: allowing spacecraft to analyze sensor data, detect anomalies and make decisions autonomously, reducing reliance on Earth-based systems and preserving bandwidth.<\/p>\n
\u201cMicron\u2019s radiation-tolerant memory is essential for storing and processing data as we push the boundaries of computing in space,\u201d said Kris Baxter, corporate vice president and general manager of Micron\u2019s Automotive and Embedded Business Unit. \u201cAs AI expands in space operations \u2014 from autonomous navigation to real-time analysis \u2014 Micron is increasing our focus on delivering solutions that enable the resilience and intelligence needed for next-gen aerospace missions.\u201d<\/p>\n
A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link.<\/a><\/p>\n Micron SLC NAND: Tested for space\u2019s extreme environment and ready for launch\u00a0<\/p>\n Spaceborne technologies must withstand harsh environmental conditions to deliver successful mission results. These challenges include extreme temperatures, shock and vibration, vacuum pressure, and radiation exposure from solar energetic particles and galactic cosmic rays.<\/p>\n To verify its radiation-tolerant NAND can meet customers\u2019 requirements, Micron arranges:<\/p>\n Extended quality and performance testing, aligned with NASA\u2019s PEM-INST-001 Level 2 flow, which subjects components to a yearlong screening, including extreme temperature cycling, defect inspections and 590 hours of dynamic burn-in to enable spaceflight reliability.Radiation characterization for total ionizing dose (TID) testing, aligned with U.S. military standard MIL-STD-883 TM1019 condition D, which measures the cumulative amount of gamma radiation that a product can absorb in a standard operating environment in orbit and remain functional, a measurement that is critical in determining mission life cycle.Radiation characterization for single event effects (SEE) testing, aligned with the American Society for Testing Materials flow ASTM F1192 and the Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council (JEDEC) standard JESD57. SEE testing evaluates the impact of high-energy particles on semiconductors and verifies that components can operate safely and reliably in harsh radiation environments, reducing the risk of mission failure. This profiling information enables space engineers and architects to design in a way that mitigates the risk and disruption to the mission. <\/p>\n Micron in action: Powering Earth science research for NASA\u2019s Jet Propulsion Laboratory <\/p>\n With its DNA in the industrial and automotive markets, Micron has deep expertise in ruggedizing embedded memory and storage for operations at the edge \u2014 from factory automation to intelligent vehicles.<\/p>\n While this is its first officially space-qualified product, Micron\u2019s NAND flash is already flying on missions through collaborations and customer testing.<\/p>\n One key partner, Mercury Systems,<\/a> uses Micron memory in its solid-state data recorders (SSDRs) \u2014 equipment that captures and stores vast amounts of scientific and engineering data critical for missions. These SSDRs are currently aboard NASA\u2019s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT)<\/a>, an imaging spectrometer built by NASA\u2019s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and launched to the International Space Station in 2022. The spectrometer\u2019s original mission was to gather data on the world\u2019s arid regions, mapping the composition of mineral dust to better understand the effects on Earth and human populations. EMIT\u2019s spectroscopic data has also proven useful for studying such varied topics as water resources, rare earth elements and agriculture.<\/p>\n \u201cModern space systems are capturing higher volumes of more complex data, demanding solutions that provide vastly more capacity in compact packages \u2014 all while operating reliably in space\u2019s high-radiation environment for many years,\u201d said Vincent Pribble, principal product manager at Mercury Systems. \u201cAt the heart of Mercury\u2019s data recorders, Micron\u2019s flash memory has proven to be highly reliable in orbit \u2014 helping us enable groundbreaking missions and scientific research that is expanding our understanding of our planet and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n With EMIT capturing 100,000 spectra per second, Micron\u2019s high-density, radiation-tolerant memory provides reliable, long-term data storage and processing vital for mission success.<\/p>\n Micron\u2019s strategy: Expanding aerospace industry support with end-to-end supply chain\u00a0<\/p>\n As the only U.S.-based memory manufacturer, Micron provides the end-to-end supply chain control paramount for aerospace and government sectors, providing quality, longevity, security, traceability and supply continuity. This advantage is bolstered by recently announced plans<\/a> to strengthen Micron\u2019s U.S.-based manufacturing. These plans include modernizing the company\u2019s Manassas, Virginia, facility and expanding its portfolio of NOR, SLC NAND and DDR3, with longevity supply of DDR4 and LPDDR4 for critical applications such as aerospace.<\/p>\n Leveraging Micron\u2019s decades of experience in customer engineering labs that enable collaboration, the company is extending its capabilities to support the rapidly growing aerospace industry by building specialized regional customer labs and technical support and architecture teams. Micron is also optimizing a manufacturing process for aerospace solutions, enabling quality \u2014 from precision engineering to raw wafer selection to compliance \u2014 and addressing critical challenges faced by space platform developers.<\/p>\n Building on its newly launched aerospace portfolio, Micron plans to introduce additional space-qualified memory and storage solutions in the coming year and beyond to address the evolving demands of next-generation space missions.<\/p>\n Additional resources:<\/p>\n About Micron Technology, Inc. \u00a9 2025 Micron Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Information, products, and\/or specifications are subject to change without notice. Micron, the Micron logo, and all other Micron trademarks are the property of Micron Technology, Inc. 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