Santa Barbara, CA, May 12, 2025 – Mentium Technologies is proud to announce the successful completion of heavy ions radiation testing measurements at the Berkeley Accelerator Space Effects (BASE) Facility. This achievement was made possible with the invaluable consultation from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California and NASA‘s High Performance Space Computer (HPSC) team, which is supported by the agency’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD).
The tests have confirmed that Mentium’s rad-tolerant AI co-processor can successfully operate in environments beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO), including missions to Geostationary Orbit (GEO) and Lunar environments.
Groundbreaking Results
Mentium’s innovative rad-tolerant AI co-processor demonstrated exceptional resilience in extreme radiation conditions. The rigorous testing, carried out at the 88-inch Berkeley Cyclotron, ensures that the processor can reliably operate in challenging space environments, paving the way for a new era of space exploration and technological advancements.
Implications for Future Missions
With the confirmation of the co-processor’s readiness, Mentium Technologies is poised to contribute significantly to upcoming space missions. This development marks a critical step forward in the company’s mission to provide cutting-edge solutions for space exploration and artificial intelligence.
About Mentium Technologies
Mentium Technologies delivers mission-critical Edge AI inferencing with co-processors optimized for size, weight, and power-constrained systems. Mentium’s patented family of co-processors enables the fastest deployment of new AI-enabled solutions across multiple markets, including space, robotics, drones, and security. Customers can seamlessly integrate the industry’s largest AI models into their systems, with the shortest development cycles.
About NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a world-renowned research center that develops and manages robotic space missions for NASA. JPL is managed for NASA by Caltech in Pasadena, California. JPL’s collaboration with Mentium Technologies underscores the importance of public-private partnerships in achieving breakthroughs in space technology.