# Gaisler receives ESA contract to develop new advanced space processor

Gaisler announced it has received a contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) to fund the first phase of developing the GR765 Microprocessor, a new advanced processor for space applications based on the LEON5FT Fault Tolerant Processor Core, developed in Sweden.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2021-04-19
- Where: Sweden
- Status: announced
- Products: GR765 Microprocessor for space applications
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Gaisler](https://endata.com/companies/43570.md)
- [European Space Agency](https://endata.com/companies/19997.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [gaisler.com](https://www.gaisler.com/news-events/contract-signed-with-the-european-space-agency-for-new-advanced-space-processor), 2021-04-19: "As a leader in advanced mission-critical electronics, we announced today that we have received a contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) to fund the first phase to develop a new advanced processor for space applications."

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