#space-computing

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Small enough to fit in the palm of a hand, NASA’s High Performance Spaceflight Computing processor packs the power of a full system-on-a-chip. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

NASA’s New AI Space Processor Clears an Early Test Milestone

NASA’s High Performance Spaceflight Computing chip has completed its first round of environmental testing, a step toward giving future spacecraft far more onboard computing power and greater autonomy.

Key Takeaways

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.

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

NASA and Microchip are pushing to replace legacy spacecraft processors with a far more autonomous computing platform

NASA says a new high-performance spaceflight computing system could deliver more than 100 times the capability of current space processors while cutting power use and system cost.

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.

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

Data Centers Are Racing to Space Faster Than Regulations Can Follow

Six American companies and a Chinese firm have expressed interest in building orbital data centers over the past month, driven by AI's insatiable demand for computing power. But experts warn the move could shift critical digital infrastructure beyond the reach of national laws.

Key Takeaways

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

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