“The reconfigurability of space grade Virtex-5QV FPGAs enables Iridium NEXT to continue in-orbit integration of future advancements and innovations throughout its operational lifetime, providing scalability and flexibility for potential new applications not yet envisioned,” said Eric Anderson, Seakr Engineering’s president.
Iridium NEXT is designed to replace and enhance Iridium’s existing network of low-Earth orbit satellites. The 10 latest satellites were launched on 14 January.
“Xilinx is proud to play a key role in the Iridium NEXT programme, integrating hundreds of space grade Virtex-5QV FPGAs into the latest Iridium NEXT satellites,” said Yousef Khalilollahi, vp of Xilinx’ aerospace and defence business.
