Meta, Booz Allen Launch ‘Space Llama’ AI System For Space Station Operations – Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:BAH)

Booz Allen Hamilton BAH and Meta Platforms Inc. META have introduced an AI solution named “Space Llama,” designed to enhance how astronauts handle maintenance and repairs on the International Space Station (ISS).

This joint innovation utilizes a tech stack driven by NVIDIA Corp. NVDA CUDA GPU acceleration and is designed to operate independently of Earth-based computing infrastructure.

The Space Llama platform is built to eliminate the need for physical manuals and lessen the dependence on Earth-based guidance during space missions.

With its onboard intelligence, the system enables astronauts to quickly identify issues, run diagnostics, and make repairs efficiently all with lower energy usage and no need for internet connectivity to Earth.

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“This proof of concept overcomes the historical limitations of low-power, low-capability space-based computing by enabling simple, power-efficient AI use in space without relying on Earth network connectivity,” said chief technology officer at Booz Allen, Bill Vass.

“We’re thrilled and honored to steward with Meta this space-based multi-modal vision language model to achieve critical mission success and redefine how we work in space and at the deepest mission edges.”

Leveraging a tailored adaptation of Meta’s Llama vision AI, Space Llama can analyze visuals and text to deliver real-time technical support.

It expands upon Booz Allen’s prior deployment of the first large language model in space and is specifically designed to function effectively in areas with constrained or unstable connectivity.

The core of the system integrates Booz Allen’s A2E2 (AI for Edge Environments) platform with Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Spaceborne Computer-2 and NVIDIA CUDA software.

The AI stack mirrors the design of systems used on satellites and can function entirely autonomously aboard the ISS National Lab.

While the tech is tailored for space operations, Booz Allen sees potential applications on Earth, from oil and gas to defense and energy where connectivity is intermittent or constrained.

Price Action: BAH shares traded higher by 0.25% at $119.63 in premarket at last check Friday.

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