Moog Debuts New Radiation-Hardened Space Computer

The Moog Cascade Single Board Computer (SBC). Photo: Moog

Moog is rolling out a new space computer designed to support the next-generation of on-orbit computing needs. The company announced the Moog Cascade Single Board Computer (SBC) on July 9. It is a radiation-hardened space computer for multi-mission, bus/payload applications for all orbital regimes.

The SBC also incorporates Layer 2 ethernet switch capabilities for data communications, advanced fault-tolerance and correction, as well as security protection features.

The SBC was developed through an internal research and development program in association with Microchip Technology, which was part of the early-engagement ecosystem for NASA’s next-generation High-Performance Spaceflight Computing (HPSC) processor. Moog Cascade SBC features Microchip’s PIC64-HPSC microprocessor, which is a radiation-hardened, 10-core, RISC-V processor. 

“The Moog Cascade SBC will bring a significant capability to the space community with its high-speed computational, radiation-hardened, interoperability and advanced security features. We are pleased to be working with Microchip, JPL and NASA in advancing this technology for future missions,” said Chris Hodge, Moog Avionics general manager.