Novo Space
Novo Space is a company that develops advanced space technology products, offering a robust ecosystem that includes high-performance, rad-tolerant computers and space servers, designed to enhance reliability and reduce system volume and weight.
Company Overview
Novo Space offers a comprehensive ecosystem of products designed to simplify the development process of space systems. The company provides plug & play hardware and drivers compatible with multiple operating systems. Novo Space’s solutions aim to enhance reliability by eliminating single points of failure and utilizing cross strapping, which boosts reliability beyond the redundancy at the box level. Their offerings are compact, saving up to 35% of the volume in dual string systems, and promote the use of open standards to prevent vendor lock-in.
Product Offerings
Novo Space features a range of high-performance, rad-tolerant computers, signal processors, and mass memories. They have also developed a space server specifically for data storage and processing in space. Their products undergo rigorous environmental test campaigns, including proton testing and thermo vacuum tests, to ensure durability and performance in challenging space environments.
Technological Innovations
Novo Space is at the forefront of space technology innovation, having filed a provisional patent for a new architecture that saves up to 30% of SWaP in high-performance redundant space systems. The company is integrating AI capabilities into their space systems as part of the NVIDIA Inception Program, and has joined the VITA community to advocate for open standards in technology, further preventing vendor lock-in for their clients.
Funding and Grants
Novo Space has been recognized for its innovative advancements and has secured multiple USAF SBIR Phase I grants through the AFWERX program. These grants support the company's ongoing research and development efforts in creating reliable and efficient space systems.