#space-computing

All articles tagged with "space-computing"

Orbital data centers face severe heat dissipation challenges because space lacks atmosphere for conduction or convection; only radiation works.
Solar energy collection requires complex attitude control and panels degrade from radiation, increasing cost and complexity.
ABI Research found that running a GPU in space costs at least an order of magnitude more than on Earth due to launch, redundancy, and thermal management.
Major players like SpaceX, Google, and Starcloud are pursuing orbital data centers despite these hurdles.

DT Editorial Team·Jun 12, 2026·via spectrum.ieee.org

NASA’s HPSC chip completed its first round of environmental tests.
The processor is designed to deliver about 100 times the computing power of current systems.
The project aims to give future spacecraft more autonomy and faster onboard data analysis.

DT Editorial Team·May 26, 2026·via universetoday.com

NASA and Microchip are developing a spaceflight processor family with more than 100 times current capability.
The platform combines computing and networking in a single chip to cut power use and cost.
NASA says the system could support more autonomous spacecraft operations, from rover driving to onboard image filtering.

DT Editorial Team·May 9, 2026·via nasa.gov

Six US companies and one Chinese firm plan to build data centers in orbit
Space offers unlimited cooling, solar power, and freedom from land constraints for AI workloads
Current space law was not designed for commercial computing infrastructure in orbit
Developing nations could become more dependent on a few companies for critical digital infrastructure
US-China space competition adds geopolitical stakes to orbital computing

DT Editorial Team·Feb 26, 2026·5 min read·via restofworld.org