Solid Sands and BUGSENG, a specialist in automated software verification, have completed a software library qualification project for MDA Space, a mission partner to the global space industry.
The qualification work supports the development of MDA SKYMAKER™, an advanced robotic arm system. MDA Space’s team continues to progress toward the system’s final designs as planned.
The project brought together Solid Sands’ expertise in software library qualification and test-suite technology with BUGSENG’s capabilities in advanced static analysis and MISRA compliance.
Together, the companies delivered an integrated verification solution for MDA Space’s mission-critical software. The work included comprehensive testing, detailed qualification evidence, and traceability documentation to support the stringent software assurance requirements of space applications.
The project resulted in a qualified software library baseline, helping strengthen confidence in the software’s readiness for deployment in demanding space missions.
This successful engagement between Solid Sands and BUGSENG is known to reinforce the commitment of both Solid Sands and BUGSENG to supporting organizations developing software for safety- and mission-critical systems through proven methodologies and close technical collaboration.
Leadership Comments
“This project demonstrates the value of combining specialized expertise to solve complex qualification challenges,” said Marianne Damstra, CEO at Solid Sands. “Working closely with BUGSENG enabled us to deliver an integrated solution that met the exceptionally high standards expected in the space industry.”
“Qualifying software for space requires a clear compliance strategy and rigorous, defensible evidence,” said Roberto Bagnara, Functional Safety Expert at BUGSENG. “Our collaboration with Solid Sands perfectly blended our respective strengths. Integrating our functional safety tools and expertise with Solid Sands’ robust qualification methodologies allowed us to ensure that every critical component achieved verifiable assurance.”
