Shoebox-Sized Edge Computing Node Headed to ISS

Axiom Space plans to send a shoebox-sized node running Red Hat Device Edge to the International Space Station (ISS). This prototype, AxDCU-1, will test applications in cloud computing, AI/ML, data fusion, and space cybersecurity. Due to limited ground connectivity in space, edge computing is crucial. AxDCU-1 utilizes Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Red Hat Ansible Platform, and MicroShift, and is planned to operate in orbit for at least two years. Launch is expected in Spring 2025, but potential delays exist due to cargo shipment issues.