HPE sends AI computer to Moon on Astrolab rover
HPE's Spaceborne Computer 4 will ride to the lunar surface on the FLIP rover, with a demonstration of AI running there. Landing is expected before the year is out.
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What happened
HPE's Spaceborne Computer 4 is set to launch to the Moon aboard Astrolab's FLIP rover. The system will run AI directly on the lunar surface, with mirrored SSDs and mystery silicon onboard. The landing is expected before the year ends.
Why it matters
The demonstration may allow spacecraft to operate more independently in later missions.
Timeline
- Oct 20, 10:00 AM ET: HPE announced plans to launch its AI computer to the Moon on Astrolab's FLIP rover.
- Before year's end: The FLIP rover is expected to land on the Moon carrying the Spaceborne Computer 4 system.
Coverage
- Astrolab’s upcoming rover will run the first LLMs on the moon (technologyreview.com)
- HPE Spaceborne Computer 4 to launch AI straight to the Moon aboard Astrolab’s FLIP rover (theregister.com)
- HPE to launch AI straight to the Moon (theregister.com)
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