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NASA and Microchip are pushing to replace legacy spacecraft processors with a far more autonomous computing platform
Key Takeaways
- 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.
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DT Editorial Team··via nasa.gov