Hello Universe: NASA’s Next-Gen Space Processor Undergoes Testing

https://www.nasa.gov/technology/hello-universe-nasas-next-gen-space-processor-undergoes-testing/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nn202619 Today’s spacecraft still rely on older processors — not because they’re fast, but because they’re rugged enough to survive the extreme conditions of space. But enabling truly autonomous missions, accelerating scientific discovery, and supporting astronauts on journeys to the Moon and Mars will require far more computing power. That need is driving the High Performance Spaceflight Computing project, which is developing a new radiation‑hardened processor expected to deliver up to 100 times the performance of current spaceflight computers.