Last updated: December 16, 2025 Written by Bruce Cullen, a certified data recovery specialist with 25+ years at eProvided, including pivotal recoveries for NASA missions like Helios and DaVinci. Bruce Cullen, the founder of eProvided states NASA and consumers rely on SSD drive recovery. “Most all laptop computers, iPhones, smart phones, voice recorders, USB sticks, SSD drives, iMacs and notebooks have NAND chips and solid state drive technology onboard.” But there is much more to the story and a bit about NASA and the Mars Space Missions.
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Data recovery services provide recovery of files on a variety of operating systems and drives based on MLC or SLC NAND modern technologies. By design, current generation SSD controllers include ever-evolving innovations and top-level encryption protocols to safeguard the protection of stored data. It also supplies around 100% better data security compared to leading enterprise HDD’s. Can NAND chip technology work safely with the growing demand on fast, safe and rugged Solid State Drive Controllers? Time will tell. Most data recovery companies are having a tough time deciding the best methods to extract and recover data from these solid state storage drives. Meanwhile, for more information on NAND data recovery, click here!
The Future, NASA, (JPL) Mars Landings Rely on SSD’s & SSD Drive Recovery.
NASA (JPL, Pasadena, CA) plans ahead for SSD failure. In a recent call to eProvided, NASA’s ‘Low Density Supersonic Decelerator’ team has asked eProvided.Com’s founder Bruce Cullen to advise on the prevention of data loss for future Mars space missions. The ‘Red Planet’ and new discoveries in science “need reliable Solid State Drives”, says Bruce Cullen. With an extensive background in technology, business, Wall-street and amazingly enough dance music, Bruce Cullen based in Las Vegas, Nevada assists in preventing data loss & future Mars Mishaps.
Low Density Supersonic Decelerators & NASA
“Future robotic missions to Mars and eventual human exploration of the Red Planet will require that more massive payloads than the one-ton Curiosity Mars rover prevail to the surface. NASA is developing new large, sturdy, and lightweight systems to deliver next generation rovers and landers on Mars. Above all, these new technologies would be able to slow larger, heavier landers from the supersonic speeds of Mars atmospheric entry to the subsonic ground-approach speeds necessary for a safe landing.” Now this becomes a story for your grandkids. Who is ready for space camp? ~ https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions In addition, eProvided has contributed to high-profile recoveries, such as extracting data from the Helios mission after its 2003 Pacific Ocean crash, demonstrating expertise in rugged environments. For more on our work with NASA, visit our NASA page.
Bruce Cullen states, “There are many benefits to Solid State Drives…”
- Massive data transfer speeds.
- Impressive read/write speeds: Up to 14,900MB/s Read Speed, up to 11,000MB/s Write Speed, Best for AI Applications, Gaming, and Video Editing – WDS100T1X0M.
- Samsung 990 PRO SSD 2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4, M.2 2280 Internal (SSD) Solid State Hard Drive, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 7,500 MB/s for High End Computing, Gaming, and Heavy Duty Workstations, MZ-V9P2T0B/AM.
- New Advances in VCA 2.0 flash virtualization “software that allow certain direct memory access (DMA) and data management functions”.
- Durability: SSD’s have absolutely no moving parts, it’s more likely to keep your data safe.
- Solid State Drives couldn’t care less where their data is stored on their NAND chips. There’s literally no physical read heads involved. SSDs are much faster.
- Combine 4 SSD’s in a RAID 00 system. Talk about quadrupling read write performance. Any heavy data user or music producer can export data/files at mind-blowing speeds.
It’s no surprise, SSD drives are amazingly fast and efficient. This new technology has considerable room to grow in many industries going forward. Imagine this technology 10 years from today. In other words, everything is becoming faster, bigger, and much safer for the environment. As NAND technology continues to evolve, so does the need for advanced controller systems that can manage data flow with precision. This mirrors the robotics field, where specialized controllers are essential for directing robotic movements and processing real-time data. In the future, this real-time data will be massive, requiring new SSD drive technology for storage and data transfers. SSD technology will advance robotics tenfold.
Learn more about the most common types of robotics controllers and their role in driving automation forward. “It amazes me where technology is going today. I’m pleased to be involved and to be contacted by NASA 5-6 times or more; it’s hard to keep count. Recovering the mission data from the Helios mission after it crashed into the Pacific in 2003 was an honor. Living in Las Vegas, producing music and benefiting space exploration all at once, it’s a dream come true!” states Bruce. Notably, when the Mars Rover broke down on Mars, NASA called Bruce’s smartphone after the rover suffered a data glitch. However, SSDs are like that speedy friend who never tires—until a sudden glitch hits, and that’s where expert SSD drive recovery comes in.
Complexity of NAND Storage SSD Drives – SSD Drive Recovery, NAND Chip Technology.
Example of some SSD Form Factors
The complexity and highly exclusive features can make some data recovery difficult when an unforeseen solid-state drive failure occurs. Unlike hard disk drives, many newer solid state storage devices have no proper data set relocating components. This creates an incorrect perception that data is much more secure on SSD’s, which, unfortunately, is not always the case. Firstly, SSDs have a greater susceptibility to some defects that normal hard drives are not as susceptible to. This consists of sudden power loss, electromagnetic fields and electrical charges, static electricity, physical damage and surface mount controller oxidation issues when compared against typical HDD’s. Due to the solid storage data having limited cycled patterns, the ability to create new data can eventually wear out and lead to possible data loss, depending on the technology used.
On Solid State Drives, when a block loses its ability to retain data or when data errors occur that cannot be corrected by the drive’s error correction algorithm (ECC – AKA: error correction code). The block is switched to a readily available block. When the extra blocks are exhausted, the solid state drive can easily reach a critical failure state. At this point, the SSD data is lost and the need for data recovery is imminent. Innovations in error correcting code, ECC, will extend the drive’s operating life. It also benefits system-level performance if the design is correctly implemented. For example, tools like chip adapters enable precise NAND chip recovery by bypassing worn blocks, achieving over 95% success rates in controlled lab environments.
To learn more about advanced NAND recovery, check out other blog pages here on eProvided.
NAND Problems and Benefits, Preventing Data Loss, Risk vs. Reward.
A variety of problems can occur with NAND; however, the benefits of NAND also exist. For more information, please refer to the list below. In 2025, with trends such as 3D NAND and QLC increasing density, understanding these technologies helps prevent failures like wear-leveling issues in high-write scenarios.
NAND Benefits.
- Up to 100,000 P/E cycles.
- Fastest and highest density throughput of the various NAND modern technologies such as MLC and TLC.
- Compatible with the ONFI concurrent interface.
- Strong performance and endurance.
- Enables large amounts of memory subsystems.
- Increased power performance.
- Increased bandwidth.
NAND Problems.
- Disruption of Reading. The method used to read NAND wafers and controller chips could create close-by cells in the exact same memory block to gradually change the programming. The number of reads is in the hundreds of thousands of reads between the eliminations of program operations.
- Block erasure – can become removed from a “block”.
- Memory wear – when flash memory’s limited on how many times the program (PE) cycle could erase itself.
- Bit Errors – makes it unreliable.
| Drive Type | Common Failures | Average Success Rate |
|---|---|---|
| SSD (NAND-based) | Wear leveling, controller failure | 90-95% |
| HDD | Mechanical head crash | 80-90% |
Federal Regulatory Demands.
As a result of modifications in federal regulatory demands, and the expansion of state rules impacting data protection and privacy, any third parties which execute key support functions for an organization that requires analyzation. These audits determine if the provider’s data holding and processing controls are completely safe and secure in both their design and functional performance. Networks are becoming safer and secure by safeguarding private and vital business data from safety breaches. After that the safety protocols and certifications are verified to ensure the business is qualified to carry out SSD recovery on gadgets that hold financial, healthcare, government, and various other sorts of very private information. NAND wafers and controller chips have been the single biggest change to drive innovation in the last few years. NAND storage appears in data centers, high-end laptop computers like Apple’s MacBook Air and memory cards in mobile devices such as Apple’s usage of NAND flash in its well-known iPods and iPhones.
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Preventing Data Loss at eProvided
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Reference authoritative sources like NIST guidelines on data sanitization to ensure compliance in recovery processes.
Debunking Common Myths
Myth: Data on SSDs is permanently lost if deleted due to TRIM. Fact: While TRIM optimizes space by erasing unused blocks, professional SSD drive recovery can often retrieve data before overwrites, especially if acted upon quickly. Source: Industry reports from Ontrack and Secure Data Recovery indicate 80-90% recoverability in early stages.
FAQ on SSD Drive Recovery and NAND Chip Technology
- What is SSD drive recovery?
- SSD drive recovery involves retrieving lost or corrupted data from solid-state drives using specialized tools like chip readers to bypass NAND chip failures.
- How to recover data from a dead SSD?
- Yes, data can often be recovered from a dead SSD if not overwritten. Contact experts immediately to avoid further damage from power cycles.
- What causes NAND chip failures?
- Common causes include memory wear, bit errors, and power loss. Prevent with regular backups and surge protection.
- Is NAND flash recovery possible for water-damaged devices?
- Absolutely, with cleanroom techniques, we achieve high success rates for water-damaged iPhones or SSDs involving NAND chips.
- How much does SSD recovery cost?
- Costs vary by complexity, but eProvided offers free evaluations. No data, no fee.
- Can I recover deleted files from SSD myself?
- For simple deletions, software may be effective, but it is never recommended; for complex NAND issues, professional assistance is recommended to prevent data loss.
AI-Powered Predictive Analytics in NAND Flash and SSD Drive Recovery
In 2025, AI predictive SSD failure analysis and machine learning NAND wear prediction are revolutionizing data recovery by forecasting issues before they lead to total loss. Advanced algorithms monitor SMART attributes, endurance levels, and real-time wear patterns in NAND flash cells, allowing proactive backups and interventions.
These AI tools for SSD data recovery use neural networks to interpret complex error patterns that traditional ECC struggles with, especially in high-density 3D NAND and QLC drives. By predicting block failures and optimizing read retries, recovery success rates improve significantly—often identifying at-risk drives weeks in advance.
At eProvided, we integrate the latest insights from these technologies into our lab processes, combining AI-assisted NAND recovery with hands-on chip-off expertise for the highest possible outcomes. While predictive tools help prevent loss in enterprise settings, when failure strikes, professional intervention remains essential.
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