Sidus Space Completes Design for FeatherEdge™ 248Vi: Advancing AI/ML Processing for Space and Defense Applications

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (“Sidus” or the “Company”), an innovative space and defense technology company, today announced the successful completion of the design phase for its FeatherEdge™ 248Vi edge computer, a modular Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) processor line that represents the next evolution in Sidus’ Orlaith™ AI Ecosystem and is purpose-built to support spaceborne, aerial, and autonomous missions. Building on the proven on-orbit performance of FeatherEdge™ 100i, one of the first commercially operational space edge computers, the new 248Vi is engineered to deliver unmatched compute power and ruggedized reliability for mission-critical operations across all domains.

“This cutting-edge high-performance computer sets the stage for advanced AI/ML applications in the most demanding environments and size constrained applications.” - Jim Larson, Senior Vice President, AI Strategic Initiatives at Sidus Space

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FeatherEdge™ 248Vi Key Features:

• 248 TOPS of AI Performance powered by NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin™ Industrial, enabling advanced multi-sensor perception, situational awareness, and near real-time decision-making
• 64 GB LPDDR5 ECC RAM and 680 GB pSLC NVMe SSD for high-speed data processing and storage
• SOSA®/ MOSA®- aligned 3U VPX design for seamless integration into defense and aerospace systems
• Expanded I/O including 10GbE, PCIe® Gen4, SpaceWire, and CANbus for flexible connectivity
• Ruggedized for Extreme Environments with conduction cooling, MIL-STD-810H compliance, and operational range from -40°C to +85°C.
• Radiation-tolerant architecture supporting LEO and GEO missions with up to 100 krad TID.

Compared to previous generations, FeatherEdge™ 248Vi delivers a 2.5x increase in AI compute capability and 4x memory capacity, while maintaining optimized Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C) for unmanned platforms, electronic warfare, and space and defense operations.

“Completing the design of FeatherEdge™ 248Vi marks a major milestone in our mission to redefine edge computing for space and defense,” said Jim Larson, Senior Vice President, AI Strategic Initiatives at Sidus Space. “This cutting-edge high-performance computer sets the stage for advanced AI/ML applications in the most demanding environments and size constrained applications.”

FeatherEdge™ 248Vi is expected to be available for delivery in early Q2 2026. The 248Vi is available in standalone format or as a part of the Fortis™ Maxima suite, which includes Sidus Single Board Computer (SSBC), Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver, Custom Input/Output (I/O) Card, Power Converter Card, and Software Defined Radio (SDR), delivering a comprehensive solution for advanced space and defense missions.

FeatherEdge™ 100i is commercially available for purchase. To reserve your FeatherEdge™ 248Vi, contact sales@sidusspace.com or visit www.sidusspace.com to place a pre-order.

About Sidus Space

Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) is an innovative space and defense technology provider offering flexible, cost-effective solutions, including satellite manufacturing and technology integration, AI-driven space-based data solutions, mission planning and management operations, AI/ML products and services, and space and defense hardware manufacturing. With its mission of Space Access Reimagined®, Sidus Space is committed to rapid innovation, adaptable and cost-effective solutions, and the optimization of space system and data collection performance. With demonstrated space heritage, including manufacturing and operating its own satellite and sensor system, LizzieSat®, Sidus Space serves government, defense, intelligence, and commercial companies around the globe. Strategically headquartered on Florida’s Space Coast, Sidus Space operates a 35,000-square-foot space manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing facility and provides easy access to nearby launch facilities. For more information, visit: www.sidusspace.com.

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