Frontgrade Launches SimpliStor Up to 2.5TB Solid State Data Recorder

Frontgrade Technologies, provider of high-reliability electronic solutions for space and national security missions, announced the release of the SimpliStor Solid State Data Recorder (SSDR), a next-gen, radiation-tolerant data recorder that gives satellite operators, system integrators, and spacecraft designers a faster, smarter, and more resilient way to capture and protect mission-critical information in orbit.

High-Throughput Performance
SimpliStor delivers 2.5TB of storage and 10Gb/s throughput in a compact 3U SpaceVPX package, combining performance with low power consumption.

Users can record more data in less time, with latency under 100 microseconds and continuous ‘store-to-full’ recording, ensuring no data loss during peak operations. A 33-minute continuous recording window and rapid full-erase cycle (<1 minute) help operators capture complete mission runs, speed up data turnaround, and keep spacecraft in operation longer, increasing overall mission productivity.

Simplifying system design and integration, SimpliStor acts as a NAS device, it connects through a single 10GBase-KR Ethernet link, reducing cabling, complexity, and integration time.

For more advanced applications, its 4-lane PCIe Gen 3.0 interface allows onboard processors to access, analyze, and act on data instantly, enabling AI-driven autonomy, onboard analytics, and compression. Users can gain faster insights in orbit, reduce reliance on limited downlink bandwidth, and lower mission costs through smarter, more autonomous spacecraft operations.

Engineered for Harsh Environments
Designed for extreme environments, SimpliStor withstands 30k–50k rad(Si) unshielded total ionizing dose and is immune to non-destructive single-event latch-up through 37MeV-cm²/mg. SimpliStor operates from –25°C to +65°C while consuming less than 25W dynamic power. It enables high-resolution imagery, continuous payload logging, and real-time onboard analytics for platforms ranging from CubeSats to GEO satellites.

“As missions become increasingly data-driven, our customers need storage systems that are as intelligent and resilient as their spacecraft,” said Lorne Graves, Sr. VP and CTO, Frontgrade Technologies. “SimpliStor empowers them to collect, process, and protect critical information faster and more efficiently, turning raw data into actionable insight that drives mission success.”

The company’s long-standing reputation in high-reliability electronics ensures that SimpliStor meets the highest standards for performance, longevity, and mission assurance. By combining power efficiency, system flexibility, and radiation-tolerant reliability, Frontgrade continues to reduce customer risk, shorten development timelines, and enhance operational confidence for the next-gen of space missions.