Frontgrade Technologies and VORAGO Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance Space Computing Solutions for Autonomous Applications

Colorado Springs, CO (May 22, 2025) – Frontgrade Technologies, a leader in high-reliability, mission-critical space electronics, and VORAGO, a pioneer in radiation-hardened semiconductor technology, are jointly developing advanced space computing solutions to meet the increasing demands of autonomous, data-intensive space applications. This collaboration will support the rapid development and deployment of scalable computing platforms to address the increasing processing demands of advanced space missions, including on-orbit autonomy, real-time data processing, and AI capabilities.

Together, the companies will align their long-term technical roadmaps, ensuring seamless integration of VORAGO’s advanced processing architectures into Frontgrade’s mission-matched computing solutions. The joint roadmap is expected to produce a progression of modular, standards-based computing products that can be configured for a wide range of mission profiles — from small satellites to crewed exploration systems — while maintaining the radiation resilience and reliability required in extreme space environments.

“This joint effort reflects Frontgrade’s commitment to innovation and our belief in the power of collaboration,” said Tommy Reed, Chief Growth Officer at Frontgrade Technologies. “By leveraging VORAGO’s rad-hard processing architecture, we’re positioned to accelerate the deployment of scalable, space-qualified computing platforms that meet the evolving needs of commercial and government space missions.”

The collaboration will focus on integrating Frontgrade’s expertise in system design, packaging, and space-qualified computing platforms with VORAGO’s cutting-edge, red-hard processors. The combined solutions will be designed to deliver powerful, reliable computing for missions from low Earth orbit to deep space.

“As space systems grow more autonomous and data-intensive, the need for reliable, high-performance computing grows exponentially,” said Ken Obuszewski, Vice President of Business Development and Product at VORAGO. “Working together with an industry leader like Frontgrade, allows for solutions that will power the future of space exploration and commercial space infrastructure.”

Frontgrade and VORAGO expect to announce additional developments including new product releases, reference designs, and evaluation platforms in the coming months.

About Frontgrade Technologies

Frontgrade Technologies is a leading provider of high-reliability, radiation-assured solutions for defense, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications. With over 60 years of space flight heritage, Frontgrade offers a complementary and integrated suite of mission-matched electronics, including rad-hard and rad-tolerant components, mission processing subsystems, custom ASICs, motion control systems, waveguides, antennas, and power management solutions. For more information, visit frontgrade.com.

About VORAGO Technologies

VORAGO leads the industry in providing radiation hardened and radiation tolerant microcontrollers and microprocessors for Aerospace, Defense and Industrial projects around the globe. VORAGO’s patented HARDSIL® technology uses cost-effective, high-volume manufacturing to harden any commercially designed semiconductor component for extreme environment operations. VORAGO primarily serves Aerospace & Defense customers in North America and Europe and has a deep flight heritage. VORAGO is a privately held company based in Austin, Texas. A three-time INC 5000 award winner, the company also made its debut appearance among the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ in 2023. Learn more at voragotech.com.