Avalanche Technology and NOVI Expand True Space Grade Edge Computing with High-Density Offering

Avalanche Technology, Inc. and NOVI Space, Inc. announced its high-density MRAM device integration that allows for real-time AI space computing with unmatched resiliency and performance.Avalanche Technology reaffirmed its leadership as a provider of truly Space Grade non-volatile memory, delivering solutions that meet all 5 non-negotiable criteria required for space missions: Survive. Retain. Endure. Commit. Proven.

While many technologies claim to be ‘Space Grade,’ true Space Grade requires that 5 objective criteria be met simultaneously.

Space Grade technology must:

1. Survive radiation without disruption
2. Retain data for the life of a mission
3. Endure unlimited writes
4. Commit data instantly
5. Prove real space heritage

In space systems, a technology that survives radiation but loses data, wears out over time, delays data commitment, or lacks flight heritage is not Space Grade. Partial compliance leads to failure. Avalanche Space Grade MRAM delivers on all 5 criteria, through inherent radiation immunity, permanent data retention, unlimited endurance, deterministic nanosecond writes, and proven flight qualification, without tradeoffs. The announcement with NOVI focuses on 2 of these criteria, Commit and Endure.

NOVI leads in deploying AI Edge Compute infrastructure in space, enabling data analysis and processing in space without reliance on heavy downloads and terrestrial processing. The integration and use of Avalanche’s Space Grade high density MRAM device enabled NOVI to deliver on their vision within its On-Board Computer (OBC) systems. The company‘s MRAM solutions can complete individual data writes in nanoseconds with unlimited write cycles on the memory cells. Along with a proven history of reliable MRAM products, the firm‘s 8Gb DQSPI provides a Space Grade memory solution for NOVI.

“Our mission of moving the analysis layer from Earth edge to Space edge requires the collection and computation of vast amounts of raw imagery“, said Scott Steffan, CRO, NOVI. “Avalanche’s Space Grade MRAM has all the features needed for reliable data processing in space for our family of OBCs, supporting scalability to GEO and beyond. This eliminates the need to transfer all data down to a terrestrial station, speeding up operation, and reducing cost.”

“By delivering a high-density, Space Grade memory solution to NOVI, we’re fundamentally reshaping how data is processed beyond Earth,” noted Paul Chopelas, technology GM, space and defense, Avalanche. “Our non-volatile memory architecture provides a wide range of advantages, including instant data commits and virtually unlimited write cycles, along with built-in error detection and correction that simplifies system design. This level of resilience and reliability is essential for enabling advanced computing in the harsh and unforgiving environment of space.“