Sidus Space Expands Global Reach in Asia With Its Proprietary Sidus Orlaith™ AI Ecosystem

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), an innovative, agile space mission enabler, today announced it has been awarded a new purchase order with a leading research and development organization in Asia. This agreement marks Sidus' entry into the region and showcases its cutting-edge space-based AI and edge computing capabilities through its Orlaith™ ecosystem, powered by the high-speed edge computer named FeatherEdge™. The initiative highlights Sidus' leadership in on-orbit computing and real-time data analytics.

As part of this six-week research, design, and development effort, Sidus will modify the FeatherEdge™ Gen -2 platform to achieve 30 Gbps data transfer speeds between its customer’s hardware and FeatherEdge™. By processing critical sensor data onboard and transmitting only essential information, FeatherEdge™ significantly reduces satellite data transmission costs while improving mission responsiveness and operational efficiency. Its versatile applications include situational awareness, autonomous satellite operations, cloud computing, and defense analytics.

"Sidus Space is redefining data processing beyond Earth's surface," said Jim Larson, Senior Vice President of AI Strategic Initiatives at Sidus Space. "This purchase order emphasizes our dedication to advancing AI-driven edge computing in space, minimizing latency, and enabling near real-time decision-making. We look forward to expanding our global reach and applying our expertise to new partnerships."

This opportunity further solidifies Sidus Space's position as a global leader in AI-powered space technology, driving growth in the government, defense, intelligence, and commercial space sectors worldwide.

About Sidus Space

Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) is a space mission enabler providing flexible, cost-effective solutions, including custom satellite design, payload hosting, mission management, AI-enhanced space-based sensor data-as-a-service and space manufacturing. With its mission of Space Access Reimagined^®, Sidus Space is committed to rapid innovation, adaptable and cost-effective solutions, and the optimization of space system and data collection performance. With demonstrated space heritage, including manufacturing and operating its own satellite and sensor system, LizzieSat^®, Sidus Space serves government, defense, intelligence and commercial companies around the globe. Strategically headquartered on Florida’s Space Coast, Sidus Space operates a 35,000-square-foot space manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing facility and provides easy access to nearby launch facilities. For more information, visit: www.sidusspace.com.

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