Embedded On-Camera Data Storage and Processing Units

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is seeking subcontractors to develop or supply compact, radiation-tolerant storage and edge-processing modules designed for direct integration with space-based imaging systems. These units must perform on-camera data buffering, compression, and preprocessing in the harsh environment of space, ensuring reliable operation under extreme radiation, temperature fluctuations, and vacuum conditions. The technology must be highly miniaturized to fit within tight spacecraft payload constraints while maintaining data integrity and performance under mission-critical conditions. The contract is classified under NAICS code 334417 and is targeted at private industry partners capable of delivering flight-qualified hardware that meets NASA’s stringent spaceflight standards. All work must be performed in Pasadena, California, with a response deadline of July 23, 2026. Interested parties must demonstrate proven expertise in radiation-hardened electronics, real-time data processing, and space-qualified packaging, with prior experience in planetary exploration or Earth observation missions strongly preferred. The project supports NASA’s broader goals of enabling autonomous imaging systems for deep space and lunar missions by reducing downlink bandwidth requirements and increasing onboard decision-making capabilities.