Space: The Ultimate Computational Edge
Progress in low-power embedded electronics over the last decade has spawned a new breed of small, low-cost spacecraft, and a burgeoning commercial industry around them, while also looking forward to the tremendous opportunities at the intersection of embedded computing and space exploration.
Abstract
The space age was enabled by the invention of the transistor, and the close association of computing with the final frontier continues today. In fact, progress in low-power embedded electronics over the last decade has spawned a new breed of small, low-cost spacecraft, and a burgeoning commercial industry around them. This article documents some of that recent progress, while also looking forward to the tremendous opportunities that lie ahead at the intersection of embedded computing and space exploration.