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- Sidus Space announced the successful on-orbit operation of its advanced edge computing system, FeatherEdge™ GEN-2, aboard the LizzieSat-3 (LS-3) satellite.
- The flight-proven onboard computer, powered by NVIDIA’s Jetson Orin™ NX module, delivers 100 trillion operations per second (TOPS) and is now commercially available for high-performance AI processing in space and other extreme environments.
- FeatherEdge™ GEN-2 enables near real-time edge processing and supports third-party algorithm integration, opening new revenue channels in defense, maritime, aviation, and terrestrial remote sensing markets.
PRESS RELEASE – Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), (the “Company” or “Sidus”), announced the successful on-orbit operation of its advanced onboard edge computer, FeatherEdge™ GEN-2, integrated into the ongoing commissioning of LizzieSat®-3 (LS-3).
FeatherEdge™ GEN-2 is now flight-proven and commercially available, offering 100 trillion operations per second (TOPS) of AI processing power in a space-hardened, compact format. By leveraging NVIDIA’s Jetson Orin™ NX module, this advanced onboard computer is built to perform in harsh radiation environments—making it ideal for sustained low Earth orbit missions. After successful on-orbit validation, FeatherEdge™ GEN-2 is now commercially available for customers seeking compact, high-performance AI processing solutions.
“We are excited to share that FeatherEdge™ GEN-2 is fully operational onboard LizzieSat®-3,” said Carol Craig, CEO of Sidus Space. “What sets this technology apart is its broad market applicability. While designed for space, FeatherEdge™ GEN-2 has the potential to drive revenue across multiple domains—including defense, intelligence, maritime, aviation, and terrestrial remote sensing—by enabling near real-time data processing at the edge.”
In addition, Sidus is now enabling third-party algorithm integration aboard LizzieSat®-3, allowing government and commercial space domain customers to test and deploy proprietary AI solutions in orbit without building their own satellite infrastructure.
As LizzieSat®-3 continues to perform successfully through its commissioning phase, we believe the platform is demonstrating its potential to become a flexible, revenue-generating asset with dual-use applicability far beyond space. FeatherEdge™ GEN-2 opens up high-value opportunities for recurring revenue through hardware sales, data processing services, and technology integration—positioning Sidus to capitalize on future growth across both government and commercial sectors.
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