Full space-qualification program covering radiation, thermal, vibration, vacuum, and EMI/EMC — with 3+ years of proven on-orbit heritage across LEO and GEO environments.
NantNova products are qualified for space, datacenter, and airborne environments. Our photonics radiation qualification program and electronics radiation hardening ensure reliable operation across LEO, MEO, and GEO orbits.
The JAXA LEO-to-GEO optical link — operating at 1540/1580 nm with beacon-less acquisition under 60 seconds — has operated continuously for 3+ years with zero degradation, validating our end-to-end qualification methodology.
TID and SEE testing per MIL-STD-883. Photonics and electronics qualified for LEO–GEO orbits. Proton and heavy ion testing validate immunity to total ionizing dose >100 krad(Si) and single-event effects at LET >37 MeV·cm²/mg.
-40°C to +85°C operational qualification. OCT baseplates tied to radial heat pipes for passive thermal management across LEO and GEO duty cycles. Survival range extends to -55°C / +125°C.
Launch-load qualified with 14.1 Grms random vibration and 20g sine burst profiles. Titanium housing options available. Pyrotechnic shock testing to 1,000g validates structural integrity through separation events.
ASTM E595 screened materials throughout. Full vacuum operation validated at <10⁻&sup6; Torr. Outgassing controlled to TML <1.0% and CVCM <0.1%, ensuring no contamination of co-located optics or sensors.
MIL-STD-461G tested for conducted and radiated emissions and susceptibility. Clean spectral emissions enable multi-payload integration without interference to co-manifested instruments or communication subsystems.
3+ years continuous operation on JAXA LEO-to-GEO optical link at 1540/1580 nm. Beacon-less acquisition in <60 seconds. Zero degradation across all photonic and electronic subsystems on orbit.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Radiation (TID) | >100 krad(Si) |
| Radiation (SEE) | Immune to LET >37 MeV·cm²/mg |
| Thermal (Operational) | -40°C to +85°C |
| Thermal (Survival) | -55°C to +125°C |
| Vibration | 14.1 Grms random, 20g sine burst |
| Shock | 1,000g pyrotechnic shock |
| Vacuum | <10⁻&sup6; Torr validated |
| Outgassing | TML <1.0%, CVCM <0.1% per ASTM E595 |
| EMI/EMC | MIL-STD-461G compliant |
| Design Life | 15+ years (GEO), 7+ years (LEO) |
| On-Orbit Heritage | JAXA LEO–GEO link, 3+ years on orbit |
| Standards | MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-461, ASTM E595, ECSS-Q-ST-70-02 |
From component-level screening to full subsystem qualification — NantNova delivers flight-proven photonic and electronic systems for LEO, MEO, and GEO missions.