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LeWiz receives NASA contract for advanced networking in Orion spacecraft
What happened
LeWiz Communications, Inc. was awarded a NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III contract to develop an advanced avionics networking system. This system is designed to improve communications and interoperability among spacecraft electronic systems. The technology supports industry standards, including Time-Triggered Ethernet (TTE) and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN).
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Why it matters
The contract supports the Orion spacecraft, which is designed to operate within the Artemis program. The development of reliable, deterministic networking technology addresses critical performance requirements for complex aerospace systems.
The Artemis mission is progressing, with Orion spacecraft supporting the lunar exploration program.
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