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NanoXplore powers space Innovation with NG-Ultra SoCs for Thales Alenia Satellites

VIPress highlights the presence of NanoXplore’s NG-ULTRA SoC FPGAs on board Thales Alenia Space satellites. The article emphasizes the growing role of European technologies in the space sector and the strategic importance of having ITAR-free, radiation-hardened solutions. Designed and manufactured in Europe, NG-ULTRA devices combine high performance, low power consumption, and outstanding reliability to meet the most demanding mission requirements. Their adoption by Thales Alenia Space demonstrates the trust major space players place in our expertise and our ability to deliver world-class components. This collaboration is part of a broader effort to strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty in semiconductors and space.

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About NanoXplore

NanoXplore is a French fabless company offering state-of-the-art radiation-hardened FPGA devices for high-reliability environments, particularly in space and avionics. The company has recently launched the NG-ULTRA, the world’s most advanced radiation-hardened SoC FPGA. Internationally active, NanoXplore is the European leader in the design and development of FPGA SoC technology and a key partner to leading aerospace companies.

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Embedded Systems

Bridging the gap between silicon and software, the Embedded Systems team designs the low-level tools that make NanoXplore’s FPGAs truly usable and powerful. 


Their core mission : developing the main SDK (Software Development Kit), firmware, and all embedded components that enable seamless configuration, control, and integration of our devices. From bootloaders and drivers to board support packages and diagnostic tools, they ensure our chips speak the right language whether on a satellite, in a defense system, or in a test environment. Their work is foundational : without it, nothing runs. 


What sets them apart is their ability to think system-wide. They work closely with hardware teams and application engineers, adapt to evolving specs, and support real-world use cases with reliability and reactivity. 

They’re not just writing code : they’re building the ecosystem around our FPGAs.


Driven by curiosity and precision, it’s a team where autonomy meets collaboration, and where each line of code contributes to something bigger : making advanced microelectronics accessible and operational for the most demanding applications.