Meta and Booz Allen introduce AI for scientific research in space
- Meta and Booz Allen Hamilton launched the AI model Llama 3.2 in space today.
- Astronauts will use the AI to enhance scientific research on the International Space Station.
- The initiative is part of advancing technology in space exploration and research efficiency.
On April 25, 2025, in a significant advancement for space technology, Meta Platforms and Booz Allen Hamilton launched a program utilizing the company's AI model, Llama, at the International Space Station's National Laboratory. The latest version, Llama 3.2, is being used by astronauts conducting scientific research in low Earth orbit. This initiative comes as part of an ongoing effort to leverage artificial intelligence to aid in experiments that could have implications for future space travel and research. The deployment integrates advanced hardware, including Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Spaceborne Computer-2 and graphics processing units from Nvidia, tailored to function effectively in the unique environmental conditions of space. This partnership builds on Booz Allen Hamilton's prior achievements in enhancing human capabilities in space, which include the deployment of the first large language model in orbit less than a year earlier. The