Gizmodo.com May 14, 2026 • 11:30

NASA’s Next-Gen Processor Is 500 Times More Powerful Than Current Space Chips - Gizmodo

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The tiny chip could allow spacecraft to make decisions on their own without human input.

NASA is testing a chip that could significantly enhance the computing power of upcoming missions, allowing spacecraft to respond in real time should something go wrong rather than wait for commands f… [+3598 chars]

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NASA’s Next-Gen Processor Is 500 Times More Powerful Than Current Space Chips - Gizmodo

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