Groundbreaking LLM will enable astronauts to
use generative AI for critical space missions on International
Space Station National Lab
Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH), a leading provider of AI to the
U.S. federal government, announced today the successful deployment
and operation of a generative AI large language model (LLM) in
space using Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s (HPE) Spaceborne
Computer-2 onboard the International Space Station (ISS) National
Lab. This LLM is believed to be the first one deployed in space and
one day aims to help enable astronauts to use generative AI without
depending on Earth-bound internet in the power and communications
constrained environment of space.
“Booz Allen is thrilled to be at the cutting edge of this
exciting development and is committed to pushing the boundaries of
what is possible with AI and other mission-critical technologies in
space,” said Chris Bogdan, executive vice president at Booz Allen
and leader of the firm’s space business. “Generative AI in space is
truly the new frontier and this capability unlocks the potential
for on-orbit generative AI to integrate and develop
mission-critical solutions and is aligned with Booz Allen’s mission
to build human-led AI solutions from which our nation will
thrive.”
Taking inspiration from the Wright brothers' first four flights
more than 120 years ago, Booz Allen, in coordination with HPE,
successfully uploaded the LLM to the ISS National Lab as part of a
forward-leaning payload experiment. Once uploaded, the team
repeated the experiment with new queries four times within the
command window with repeatable responses resulting in a modern-day
Kitty Hawk moment.
“When milliseconds matter, on-orbit AI becomes a must-have,”
said Dan Wald, principal AI solutions architect for space
applications at Booz Allen. “This patent-pending proof-of-concept
demonstrates Booz Allen’s ability to deploy state-of-the-art
generative AI techniques, such as retrieval-augmented generation,
by compressing and optimizing a containerized solution to run
reliably in resource-constrained computing environments at the
edge. If we can deploy generative AI in space, we can deploy it
anywhere.”
Developed rapidly over eight weeks, this LLM application, which
builds upon years of extensive infrastructure investments from both
HPE and the ISS, can play a new and critical role in providing
remote data ingestion and retrieval-augmented generation, which
will help enable edge deployed personnel to efficiently retrieve
relevant information, accurately interpret, and solve complex
issues using natural language processing at the edge of space. This
proof-of-concept plays a paramount role in the deployment of AI and
it can be expanded to solve future use cases where such
capabilities are needed in disconnected environments, including
under extreme conditions on Earth and in space.
“This type of breakthrough result by the Booz Allen team is
exactly in line with the mission and purpose of the HPE Spaceborne
platform. To make what was previously unattainable not just
possible but also deployable,” said Norm Follett, senior director,
global marketing at Hewlett-Packard Enterprise.
HPE’s Spaceborne Computer-2 is an award-winning AI Edge focused
High Performance Compute platform that provides the international
scientific community access to a powerful compute platform in space
and constrained environments.
Booz Allen has served for more than 60 years as a space program
partner for defense, intelligence, and civil agencies across the
federal government. Booz Allen applies deep mission understanding,
innovative data solutions, and systems engineering and integration
across three primary mission areas that address client challenges:
Space Domain Awareness, Advanced Ground Systems, and Intelligence,
Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Earth Observation. This deployment
adheres to the firm’s AI mission: humans build it, humans power it,
and humans thrive from it.
Read more about Booz Allen’s AI capabilities and the firm’s
space solutions and impact.
About Booz Allen Hamilton
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technologies, Booz Allen Hamilton advances the nation’s most
critical civil, defense, and national security priorities. We lead,
invest, and invent where it’s needed most—at the forefront of
complex missions, using innovation to define the future. We combine
our in-depth expertise in AI and cybersecurity with leading-edge
technology and engineering practices to deliver impactful
solutions. Combining 110 years of strategic consulting expertise
with the perspectives of diverse talent, we ensure results by
integrating technology with an enduring focus on our clients. We’re
first to the future—moving missions forward to realize our purpose:
Empower People to Change the World®.
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revenue of $10.7 billion for the 12 months ended March 31, 2024. To
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