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There are several programs that could utilize an advanced integrated memory and processing system. The NASA Earth Science Technology Office (ESTO) is funding the development of the SpaceCube 2.0 system to support the upcoming series of Earth Science Decadal Survey missions including HyspIRI, ACE, LIST, DESDynI, GEO-CAPE, and 3D-Winds. It is also in the baseline architecture for the new Robotic Servicing program called 3+ missions under Mr. Frank Cepollina (deputy director for Hubble). Several Space Science missions (MMS follow-on, TESS, next-gen telescopes, Venus mission) are considering or doing proof-of-concept demos with SpaceCube. The POC for the ESTO and SpaceCube 2.0 is Mr. Thomas Flatley, the branch head of Science Data and Processing (Code 587). He is very interested in working with SEAKR to develop a high speed NVM module and has been briefed on SEAKR's phase 1 SBIR objectives. His email is thomas.p.flatley@nasa.gov.","description":"While VPX shows promise as an open standard COTS computing and memory platform, there are several challenges that must be overcome to migrate the technology for a space application. For the Phase I SBIR, SEAKR investigated the 3u VPX architecture for the space environment for advanced memory and processing systems. The SBIR investigation focused on researching innovative switch fabric architectures, identifying and qualifying the building blocks for a space qualified VPX system, and addressed some of the challenges associated with VPX flash memory modules. The areas of innovation that have been addressed are outlined below: Research and evaluate the basic building blocks required for a high speed switch VPX architecture Explore advanced EDAC and innovative wear leveling techniques for commercially upscreened flash memory for space applications Evaluate different techniques for very high speed flash memory access rates The Phase II SBIR will build on the Phase I study to produce a deliverable engineering model of a 3U VPX flash memory module.","startYear":2011,"startMonth":6,"endYear":2013,"endMonth":11,"statusDescription":"Completed","principalInvestigators":[{"contactId":331020,"canUserEdit":false,"firstName":"Michael","lastName":"Coe","fullName":"Michael Coe","fullNameInverted":"Coe, Michael","primaryEmail":"michael.coe@seakr.com","publicEmail":true,"nacontact":false}],"programDirectors":[{"contactId":206378,"canUserEdit":false,"firstName":"Jason","lastName":"Kessler","fullName":"Jason L Kessler","fullNameInverted":"Kessler, Jason L","middleInitial":"L","primaryEmail":"jason.l.kessler@nasa.gov","publicEmail":true,"nacontact":false}],"programExecutives":[{"contactId":215154,"canUserEdit":false,"firstName":"Jennifer","lastName":"Gustetic","fullName":"Jennifer L Gustetic","fullNameInverted":"Gustetic, Jennifer L","middleInitial":"L","primaryEmail":"jennifer.l.gustetic@nasa.gov","publicEmail":true,"nacontact":false}],"programManagers":[{"contactId":62051,"canUserEdit":false,"firstName":"Carlos","lastName":"Torrez","fullName":"Carlos Torrez","fullNameInverted":"Torrez, Carlos","primaryEmail":"carlos.torrez@nasa.gov","publicEmail":true,"nacontact":false}],"projectManagers":[{"contactId":513201,"canUserEdit":false,"firstName":"Brian","lastName":"Lewis","fullName":"Brian Lewis","fullNameInverted":"Lewis, Brian","primaryEmail":"Brian.S.Lewis@nasa.gov","publicEmail":true,"nacontact":false},{"contactId":461333,"canUserEdit":false,"firstName":"Theresa","lastName":"Stanley","fullName":"Theresa M Stanley","fullNameInverted":"Stanley, Theresa M","middleInitial":"M","primaryEmail":"theresa.m.stanley@nasa.gov","publicEmail":true,"nacontact":false}],"website":"","libraryItems":[],"transitions":[{"transitionId":67090,"projectId":9006,"partner":"Other","transitionDate":"2011-06-01","path":"Advanced From","relatedProjectId":8522,"relatedProject":{"acronym":"","projectId":8522,"title":"Very Dense High Speed 3u VPX Memory and Processing Space Systems","startTrl":1,"currentTrl":3,"endTrl":3,"benefits":"There are as many non-NASA applications as there are NASA applications for advanced processing and memory systems. Some of the short term applications include next generation imaging systems, advanced IR starring arrays for missile defense, affordable RADAR sensors, more flexible communications subsystems that support reprogrammable MODEMs, and on-board processing of advanced RF collectors. The commercial aerospace community also has a need for high end data recorders with on-board image compression.
Nearly every NASA mission will require some sort of a memory and processing subsystem. Earth science data storage units Communication outage recorders for manned space Advanced payload processors for IR, RADAR, LIDAR applications Assisted or autonomous rendezvous and docking processing Reprogrammable software defined radios and MODEMs IP routing and advanced communication systems Image compression Payload and memory systems are an integral part of any space mission. The adoption of a commercial standard that can meet the demands of current and future missions will reduce costs, schedule, and risk of these subsystems while increasing the software and hardware reuse from mission to mission.","description":"Today, memory and payload processing systems for space applications are typically designed for a specific application for a specific mission. Many of these systems do not employ a commercial standard which adversely affects the development costs, risks, and schedule while minimizing effective reuse of capabilities. Traditional commercial standards such as PCI are limited in bandwidth and reliability and do not meet the needs of advanced space payloads. New standards, like VPX, do show promise. VPX supports module to module datarates of 10 Gbps. VPX supports multiple switch architecture, so redundancy is supported. With newer large capacity memory components, a high capacity modular architecture is achievable which opens the door for adoption of a commercial standard for space payload and memory systems.","startYear":2010,"startMonth":1,"endYear":2010,"endMonth":7,"statusDescription":"Completed","website":"","program":{"acronym":"SBIR/STTR","active":true,"description":"
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The SBIR and STTR programs have 3 phases:
The SBIR and STTR Phase I contracts last for 6 months with a maximum funding of $125,000, and Phase II contracts last for 24 months with a maximum funding of $750,000 - $1.5 million.
Opportunity for Continued Technology Development Post-Phase II:
The NASA SBIR/STTR Program currently has in place two initiatives for supporting its small business partners past the basic Phase I and Phase II elements of the program that emphasize opportunities for commercialization. Specifically, the NASA SBIR/STTR Program has the Phase II Enhancement (Phase II-E) and Phase II eXpanded (Phase II-X) contract options.
Please review the links below to obtain more information on the SBIR/STTR programs.
Provides an overview of the SBIR and STTR programs as implemented by NASA
Provides access to the annual SBIR/STTR Solicitations containing detailed information on the program eligibility requirements, proposal instructions and research topics and subtopics
Schedule and links for the SBIR/STTR solicitations and selection announcements
Federal and non-Federal sources of assistance for small business
Search our complete archive of awarded project abstracts to learn about what NASA has funded
Still have questions? Visit the program FAQs
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The SBIR and STTR programs have 3 phases:
The SBIR and STTR Phase I contracts last for 6 months with a maximum funding of $125,000, and Phase II contracts last for 24 months with a maximum funding of $750,000 - $1.5 million.
Opportunity for Continued Technology Development Post-Phase II:
The NASA SBIR/STTR Program currently has in place two initiatives for supporting its small business partners past the basic Phase I and Phase II elements of the program that emphasize opportunities for commercialization. Specifically, the NASA SBIR/STTR Program has the Phase II Enhancement (Phase II-E) and Phase II eXpanded (Phase II-X) contract options.
Please review the links below to obtain more information on the SBIR/STTR programs.
Provides an overview of the SBIR and STTR programs as implemented by NASA
Provides access to the annual SBIR/STTR Solicitations containing detailed information on the program eligibility requirements, proposal instructions and research topics and subtopics
Schedule and links for the SBIR/STTR solicitations and selection announcements
Federal and non-Federal sources of assistance for small business
Search our complete archive of awarded project abstracts to learn about what NASA has funded
Still have questions? Visit the program FAQs
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