NORWOOD, MA (October 29, 2024) – Vaya Space is pioneering new approaches to space access with its Dauntless rocket, set for launch in 2026. The Dauntless rocket features a hybrid engine that combines the safety of solid propellants with the precise control of liquid systems. Its distinctive spiral grain fuel design enhances thrust and efficiency while minimizing environmental impact, aligning with Vaya Space’s commitment to sustainability and cost-effective space access. Critical to the success of Dauntless are the flight computer and stage controller systems, which ensure precise navigation, real-time trajectory adjustments, smooth stage separation, and payload deployment. To meet these needs, Vaya Space sought rugged, reliable, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) I/O systems from United Electronic Industries (UEI) capable of handling the complex requirements of space operations.
Vaya Space selected UEI’s DNR-MIL-4 military-grade I/O systems to power both the flight computer and stage controller. These systems offer extensive serial communication capabilities and high-density I/O, with a design that withstands extreme conditions. Compatible with VxWorks RTOS and NASA’s core flight software, the UEI systems enable the full range of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) functions required for Dauntless. The rapid delivery of UEI’s COTS solutions allowed Vaya Space to maintain its research and development momentum, keeping the Dauntless project on schedule for 2026.
“We are pleased to collaborate with UEI. The reliability and availability of their I/O solutions are vital to the success of our Dauntless program. This partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies, with UEI’s technology playing a crucial role in advancing Vaya Space’s mission to revolutionize access to space” said Vaya Space CEO, Kevin Lowdermilk.
To learn more about Vaya Space’s Dauntless rocket, click here. To learn more about UEI’s DNR-MIL-4 I/O System solutions, click here.
About United Electronic Industries / AMETEK
UEI’s family of rugged chassis and extensive selection of over 90 I/O boards are ideal for simulation, test and data acquisition markets in aerospace, defense, industrial and transportation applications. UEI’s customers include tier one aerospace, defense, space, industrial companies, including all military branches. UEI’s world class customer support and service enable rapid customer deployment and seamless integration into virtually any popular software environment including LabVIEW, Simulink/MATLAB, .NET, Java as well as C/C++. UEI headquarters is located at 249 Vanderbilt Avenue, Norwood, MA 02062. Additional UEI offices located throughout Europe.
United Electronic Industries is a business of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $6.0 billion.
About Vaya Space
Vaya Space is a privately owned company based on the Space Coast and leveraging patented Vortex Hybrid engine technology to disrupt the Space and Defense Markets.
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