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HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE DRIVES INNOVATION AT THE EXTREME EDGE ON THE
INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION (ISS) WITH 24 COMPLETED EXPERIMENTS

Press Release From: Hewlett-Packard
Posted: Monday, April 4, 2022



Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) today announced that the HPE Spaceborne
Computer-2 (SBC-2), the first in-space commercial edge computing and AI-enabled
system to run on the International Space Station (ISS), has successfully
completed 24 research experiments, accelerating time-to-insight from months and
days, to minutes.

The experiments involved real-time data processing and testing of new
applications to prove reliability in space as part of an effort to increase
autonomy for astronauts. These experiments spanned uses cases supporting
healthcare, image processing, natural disaster recovery, 3D printing, 5G, and
solutions enabled by artificial intelligence.

VIDEO: Northrop Grumman CRS-15: HPE Spaceborne Computer-2 accelerates space
exploration with first ever in-space commercial edge computing and artificial
intelligence capabilities

By introducing edge computing and AI capabilities to the International Space
Station with Spaceborne Computer-2, we have helped foster a growing,
collaborative research community that shares a common goal to make scientific
and engineering breakthroughs that benefit humankind, on space and here on
Earth, said Dr. Mark Fernandez, principal investigator, Spaceborne Computer-2,
at HPE. We are proud of this ongoing work, which has already resulted in 24
completed experiments, from various organizations, demonstrating new
possibilities for space exploration and milestones for humanity.

Breaking ground for edge computing and AI in space with Spaceborne Computer-2

HPE launched Spaceborne Computer-2, in collaboration with the ISS National
Laboratory, to space in February 2021 and was installed on the ISS in May 2021.
The solution is comprised of HPEs edge computing solutions, the HPE Edgeline
Converged EL4000 Edge system, which provides a rugged and compact system
designed to perform in harsher edge environments, such as space, and the HPE
ProLiant DL360 server, a trusted, industry-standard server, for additional
high-performing capabilities to target a range of workloads, including edge,
HPC, AI, etc.

SBC-2 is part of a greater mission to significantly advance computing and reduce
dependence on communications as humans travel farther into space to the Moon,
Mars and beyond. The solution also demonstrates potential ways astronauts can
increase self-sufficiency when processing data directly on the space station, in
real-time, bypassing longer latency and wait times that occur when relying on
sending raw data to Earth to be processed, analyzed, and sent back to space.

Enabling faster computing and shorter download times to Earth with 20,000X
speed-up

The edge computing capabilities delivered through SBC-2 also have the potential
to enable astronauts and space explorers to send data to Earth, whether to be
further analyzed or used in another way, at a radically compressed size and
faster speed. Previously, 1.8 GB of raw DNA sequence data took an average time
of 12.2 hours just to download to Earth for initial processing. With SBC-2,
researchers onboard the space station processed that same data in six minutes to
gather meaningful insights, compressed it to 92 KB and sent it to Earth in just
two seconds, representing a 20,000X speed-up.1

Spaceborne Computer-2 completes 24 experiments using in-space edge computing and
AI

Since its installment on the ISS, Spaceborne Computer-2 ran dozens of
experiments by processing data at the edge, in real-time, for researchers with
organizations developing breakthrough capabilities for space exploration such as
Axiom Space, Cornell University, Comucore, Microsoft, NASA and Titan Space
Technologies. Example experiments include:

Experiment focused on increasing human safety and self-sufficiency by using
AI-enabled damage detection in astronaut gloves  Astronauts on the ISS are often
on spacewalks where they repair equipment, install new instruments and upgrade
features and functions on the space station. They wear essential gloves that can
experience natural erosion, along with even rips and cuts, that can present
potential safety concerns. In an experiment led by NASA, HPE and Microsoft,
photos and recorded video taken in space of recently worn gloves by astronauts,
were processed using Spaceborne Computer-2s AI-enabled capabilities. The glove
analyzer model, jointly developed by NASA and Microsoft, was then used to
rapidly look for signs of damage on-orbit, in space. If damage is detected, an
AI-annotated photo is generated in space and immediately sent to Earth,
highlighting areas for further review by NASA engineers.

Blog: This hands-on AI-based test project will help ensure astronaut gloves are
safe in space

Video: Watch how NASA, HPE and Microsoft developed an AI test to detect damage
in astronaut gloves

Automatic interpretation of satellite imagery after a disaster  NASA Jet
Propulsion Laboratory observes Earth from space to study science and climate, as
well as support disaster response. Using Spaceborne Computer-2 in concert with
embedded processors, NASA JPL tested several deep learning inference networks to
automatically interpret remote sensed images from land and structures after a
disaster. For example, two such techniques use radar data from the UAVSAR
platform to: determine flood extent, such as from a hurricane, and to determine
urban building damage, such as from an earthquake. These techniques could be
used onboard future spacecraft to rapidly deliver actionable products to
relevant authorities to assist in disaster recovery.

Enabling 3D printing in space with validated software  As humans look to future
deep space travel, ordering supplies to repair or build new equipment from Earth
will not be timely and practical. To increase self-sufficiency by enabling
additive manufacturing for humans traveling beyond low Earth orbit (LEO),
Cornell Fracture Group, part of Cornell University, a leading research
university, developed a modeling software that can simulate 3D printing of metal
parts and even predict any failure and deformation that may result when printing
in the harsh condition of space. The software was successfully tested on
Spaceborne Computer-2, validating that it can be used in space to digitally
simulate a part and understand how it will perform in reality.

Expanding network capability on the ISS with a 5G core prototype  Cumucore, a
private mobile network solution provider, tested its 5G core network, along with
RAN emulators and other features, on Spaceborne Computer-2, to emulate current
capabilities on the base station and end user devices. The validation
demonstrated the potential to install state-of-the-art 5G capabilities on
selected satellites and spacecraft to unlock a new level of communications in
space. The validation also has the potential to support near future
opportunities using 5G due to the rapid expansion of the commercialization of
space.

Developing software codes to calculate fuel requirements based on space travel
distance  As part of HPEs ongoing work with students worldwide to mentor and
support efforts in STEM research, HPE opened up Spaceborne Computer-2 to
students in India involved in Codewars, an educational community and competition
for computer programming. The projects largely focused on developing code using
C++, Python and Fortran, with one involving C++ Pythagoras theorem code to
calculate how much fuel is needed for given space travel distance to directly
travel to without requiring refueling.

Join HPE at Space Symposium  April 4-7, 2022

HPE is exhibiting at the annual 37th Space Symposium conference in Colorado
Springs, Colorado, at booth #1457

HPE, NASA and Microsoft will demo the AI Hand Glove experiment at the HPE booth
during the conference.

Dr. Mark Fernandez, principal investigator of Spaceborne Computer-2 at HPE, will
also present in the following panel:

Panel: Venturing Further in Space, with AI

Date: Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Time: 3:00  4:00 pm MDT

To learn more about Spaceborne Computer-2 and how to submit a proposal to use
the system, please visit: www.hpe.com/info/spaceborne

About Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) is the global edge-to-cloud company that
helps organizations accelerate outcomes by unlocking value from all of their
data, everywhere. Built on decades of reimagining the future and innovating to
advance the way people live and work, HPE delivers unique, open and intelligent
technology solutions as a service. With offerings spanning Cloud Services,
Compute, High Performance Computing & AI, Intelligent Edge, Software, and
Storage, HPE provides a consistent experience across all clouds and edges,
helping customers develop new business models, engage in new ways, and increase
operational performance. For more information, visit: www.hpe.com

1 Based on data logged on HPE Spaceborne Computer-2 on a DNA sequencing
experiment

Contacts

Nahren Khizeran 

Nahren.Khizeran@hpe.com



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