Accelerating space exploration with the Spaceborne Computer
Manned missions further out in our solar system will require sophisticated computing capabilities to cut down on communication latencies and ensure astronauts’ survival. In an effort to advance these missions, HPE and NASA launched a supercomputer aboard the SpaceX CRS-12 rocket destined for the International Space Station (ISS) to study the technology's ability to operate in the harsh conditions of space. Learn more about the Spaceborne Computer’s continued journey below and be sure to check back to discover more about new milestones we're achieving.
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5 reasons edge computing is reinventing space exploration
As humans journey farther into the galaxy, edge computers will be essential to increase self-sufficiency and unlock new discoveries.
Mar 10, 2023 -
HPE drives innovation at the extreme edge on the International Space Station with 24 completed experiments
Since launching to the ISS a year ago, HPE Spaceborne Computer-2 has accelerated time-to-insight, from months to minutes, to advance healthcare, image processing, natural disaster recovery, 3D printing, 5G, AI and more.
Apr 4, 2022 -
Image analysis software run on the International Space Station
New level of advanced onboard computing enabled for analyzing Earth Observation data and other imagery in space.
Jan 21, 2022 -
Cornell Software enables 3D printing on the International Space Station
Modeling software successfully tested aboard the ISS, demonstrating potential ability for astronauts to fabricate own components.
Dec 31, 2021 -
Failover experiment leveraging HPE Serviceguard for Linux completed on board the ISS
Experiment demonstrated ability to protect critical data in space through failover and then subsequent recovery in less than 30 seconds.
Oct 6, 2021 -
HPE Spaceborne Computer-2 successfully powers up in space
The 2nd iteration of the SBC, comprised of the HPE Edgeline Converged Edge system and HPE ProLiant server, powers up on the ISS.
May 6, 2021 -
HPE accelerates space exploration with first ever in-space commercial edge computing and AI capabilities
HPE’s Spaceborne Computer-2 (SBC-2) will enable real-time data processing with advanced commercial edge computing in space for the first time.
Feb 10, 2021 -
HPE busily prepares for a return to the International Space Station with its Spaceborne Computer-2 (SBC-2) system
Expanding on the success of the SBC-1, the SBC-2 will allow crew and core ISS researchers to take advantage of on-board, state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High Performance Compute (HPC) capabilities.
Nov 25, 2020 -
NASA Exceptional Technology Achievement Medal awarded to HPE’s Dr. Eng Lim Goh
Dr. Eng Lim Goh, SVP & CTO of AI at HPE, receives NASA’s prestigious Exceptional Technology Achievement Medal for exceptional technology contributions.
Aug 27, 2019 -
HPE’s Spaceborne Computer returns to Earth
The Spaceborne Computer returns to Earth after successfully completing its one-year mission aboard the International Space Station, pioneering the use of high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) in space for humanity’s future missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond.
Jun 2, 2019 -
Spaceborne Computer now open for supercomputing use on the ISS
Astronauts aboard the ISS now have direct access to the supercomputing capabilities of the Spaceborne Computer.
Oct 31, 2018 -
One year aboard the International Space Station
It’s officially one year since the Spaceborne Computer arrived aboard the ISS and achieved one teraflop in space. Soon, it will be on its way home.
Sep 13, 2018 -
Anniversary of the Spaceborne Computer launch
In the one year since its launch, the Spaceborne Computer has completed hundreds of test to determine how the harsh conditions of space affect supercomputing technology. Soon it will come home, where our team will uncover more learnings from its time aboard the International Space Station.
Aug 13, 2018 -
Spaceborne Computer wins ISS Award
At the annual ISS R&D Conference, Bill Mannel accepts the 2018 ISS Innovation Award in Technology Development and Demonstration for the Spaceborne Computer.
Jul 25, 2018 -
Six months since launch
The Spaceborne Computer had a busy first few months, passing numerous benchmarking tests and operating efficiently despite an emergency shutdown due to a false fire alarm.
Feb 13, 2018 -
The Spaceborne Computer faces its first anomaly
Two weeks after the Spaceborne Computer has been powered on, it encounters its first anomaly and the software reacts as designed to restore nominal performance.
Sep 24, 2017 -
HPE’s Spaceborne Computer successfully powers up in space
With the system securely in place aboard the ISS, astronauts conduct the physical installation and power up the Spaceborne Computer.
Sep 13, 2017 -
One teraflop is achieved!
The high performance computing benchmark tests are performed, in which the Spaceborne Computer achieves over one trillion calculations per second, also known as one teraflop.
Sep 13, 2017 -
The Spaceborne Computer reaches the ISS
Two days after the Spaceborne Computer is launched on the SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft, the system reaches the ISS.
Aug 15, 2017 -
HPE sends the Spaceborne Computer into space
HPE launches the Spaceborne Computer as part of a year-long experiment with NASA to test how well a supercomputer can operate under the harsh conditions of space.
Aug 13, 2017
