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KIOXIA
Overview
KIOXIA is a manufacturing company based in the United States, specializing in computer equipment and peripherals. Founded in 1875, the company has grown to employ over 10,000 individuals and reported significant revenue. KIOXIA's expertise is highlighted in its published document, which focuses on the application of solid-state drives (SSDs) in space technology. The document discusses the challenges of operating computing systems in space environments, such as radiation, microgravity, and constraints on size, weight, and power. It emphasizes the advantages of SSDs over traditional hard disk drives (HDDs) for space applications, noting their compactness, lower power consumption, and higher performance. The document also references the Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) framework to assess the readiness of SSD technology for space missions. Through its focus on advanced storage solutions, KIOXIA contributes to the development of technologies that support scientific experiments in space, particularly aboard the International Space Station (ISS).