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SK Hynix sends memory chips into orbit for testing
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix has sent memory chips into orbit to test how semiconductors perform in space conditions, including radiation exposure and extreme temperatures. The move signals growing interest in space-grade memory as satellites and orbital computing become a bigger market. Details on the payload, duration and partners remain limited, but the trial puts the HBM and DRAM maker alongside rivals exploring hardware beyond Earth.
Why now: Space is emerging as a new frontier for semiconductor makers, and a major memory manufacturer testing chips in orbit naturally draws attention.
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