Fortis Group (likely referring to Fortis Watches) is a Swiss watch manufacturer with a long history in space exploration, dating back to collaborations with NASA and the Russian space program (Roscosmos). They produce "space-resistant" tool watches, like the Official Cosmonauts watch, Stratoliner, and Novonaut, designed to withstand the rigors of space travel and rocket launches. Fortis partners with organizations like the Austrian Space Forum to develop timekeeping solutions for interplanetary exploration.
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Fortis uses Microchip Technology components including PolarFire FPGAs, space- and defense-grade processors, precision timing modules, and high-reliability networking components.
Fortis includes dedicated single-board computer and positioning, navigation, and timing modules for secure high-throughput edge processing.
Sidus Space is developing its Fortis C&DH platform with Microchip Technology.
Fortis is intended for space, airborne, maritime, and terrestrial mission domains.
Fortis integrates radiation-tolerant processing and high-speed data interfaces and supports modular payload configuration.
Sidus Space drew on operational experience from three LizzieSat satellite missions in developing Fortis.
Fortis aligns with the Sensor Open System Architecture and the Modular Open Systems Approach.
Fortis is a modular 3U OpenVPX command and data handling system.
Sidus Space is investing in its LizzieSat satellite constellation and Fortis VPX computing platform while trimming administrative spending.
The FeatherEdge 248Vi will be available for delivery in early Q2 2026 as a standalone device or as part of the Fortis Maxima suite.
The Fortis Maxima suite includes Sidus' single board computer, GPS receiver, I/O cards, power conversion, and a software-defined radio.