NanoXplore and ST Qualify NG-ULTRA FPGA for Space

NanoXplore and STMicroelectronics have achieved certification for their NG-ULTRA radiation hardened SoC FPGA as the first product to meet the requirements of the European ESCC 9030 standard. The certification establishes a fully European production chain for advanced digital components tailored to satellite constellations and long duration missions.

NG-ULTRA is built for low and medium Earth orbit satellites and is expected to support programs such as Galileo, Copernicus and IRIS2. It replaces heavier ceramic packaging with lighter, cost efficient alternatives while maintaining space grade reliability.

Manufactured using ST’s 28nm FD-SOI technology, the chip integrates a quad core Arm Cortex R52 processor with programmable logic to handle data routing, image processing, software defined radio and onboard autonomy. Its radiation tolerance and reconfigurable SRAM architecture allow in orbit updates, extending mission life and flexibility.

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With design, fabrication, packaging and testing all based in Europe, the partnership strengthens supply chain independence as satellite programs scale and demand higher computing power at lower cost and power consumption.