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Courtesy of NASA and Space.com<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In an unprecedented leap forward for space technology, Phison has joined forces with <\/span>Lonestar Data Holdings<\/span><\/a> to achieve a groundbreaking feat\u2014putting the first-ever physical data center on the surface of the moon. Featuring Phison\u2019s Pascari enterprise SSD for data storage, Lonestar\u2019s fully assembled lunar data center, named Freedom, will be integrated with <\/span>Intuitive Machines<\/span><\/a>\u2019 moon lander <\/span>Athena<\/span><\/i> and will launch February 26, 2025, using SpaceX\u2019s Falcon 9 rocket. Once the data center is situated on the moon\u2019s surface, it will be powered by the sun.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Phison\u2019s expertise in enterprise storage solutions makes Pascari enterprise SSDs the perfect fit for this history-making endeavor. Engineered for unparalleled quality, resilience and durability, Pascari enterprise SSDs can endure the extreme conditions of space and perform flawlessly despite harsh temperature fluctuations and cosmic radiation. They are designed to meet even the most demanding edge processing applications on earth\u2014and the moon.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n With this partnership, Lonestar and Phison are pushing the boundaries of data storage and management beyond Earth\u2019s atmosphere and demonstrating the exciting possibilities of near-future computing.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Freedom represents a bold step forward in space-based data solutions. Constructed for Lonestar by <\/span>SpaceBilt<\/span><\/a>, the lunar data center is built for longevity and peak performance. Edge processing capabilities are provided by field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) from <\/span>MicroChip Polarfire<\/span><\/a>. Key innovations include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lonestar is a data center company that uses space to meet the needs of its terrestrial customers around the world. The entire project is market- and customer-led. The Freedom mission represents the confluence of 60 years\u2019 sunk investment in cutting-edge information technology and the space program.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The mission is also an ambitious step toward the idea of preventing another disaster like the destruction of the Library of Alexandria in 48 BCE, said Chris Stott, founder and CEO of Lonestar.\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cWe still talk about a data loss so bad that occurred 2000 years ago,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Opening up the lunar surface for data storage means that the most important data across the world could be safeguarded for prosperity against terrestrial disasters and upheavals out of our control beyond issues of sovereignty and physical security. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cFW3sJnTbTw” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Freedom data center will build on the earlier success of Independence, Lonestar\u2019s first payload and the world\u2019s first commercially operated lunar software-defined data center. <\/span>While Independence used on-board software to receive transmissions of data from an Earthbound data center, Freedom is the first mission that will feature lunar-based hardware to store data. <\/span>It is designed with a focus on disaster recovery and data storage rather than latency-dependent applications. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The data center will offer high-performance resiliency, disaster recovery and advanced edge processing solutions tailored for top-tier government and enterprise clients. Its pioneering projects will include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Phison\u2019s Pascari enterprise SSDs form the backbone of Freedom\u2019s mission and deliver reliability beyond the confines of the earth. They will help ensure:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Early on in the Freedom project, a partner of Lonestar recommended Phison to Stott and his team as a storage solution, and Stott was intrigued when he learned Phison SSDs were already in use off-planet. After looking further into the company, Stott was convinced Phison was the right partner for data storage.<\/p>\n \u201cPhison SSDs are used on the International Space Station, both internally and externally,\u201d said Stott. \u201cThey\u2019ve operated in the vacuum of space and flown to Mars and continue to operate there. What was thought would be months on Mars has turned into years\u2014in one of the harshest environments known to humanity. That quality and resiliency is what we look for, that space qualification.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Michael Wu, president and general manager (US) at Phison, agreed that the partnership was a natural fit. \u201cWith IMAGIN+ capabilities, Phison Pascari SSDs are purpose-built for demanding and harsh environments like going to the moon,\u201d he said. \u201cThis is extremely critical for the Freedom lunar data center mission. Pascari SSDs offer top-tier performance, unmatched reliability and high endurance\u2014exactly what Freedom needed.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Through this partnership, Phison empowers Freedom to redefine the future of space-based computing and disaster recovery solutions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span> The Freedom mission represents more than just a technological achievement\u2014it signifies a paradigm shift in space-based data processing and storage and a giant step into the future of interplanetary operations.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The collaboration between Lonestar and Phison is a major milestone. By demonstrating how robust storage solutions can enable interplanetary mission, it serves as a proof of concept for space-ready SSD technology and helps pave the way for next-generation applications in future lunar and interstellar missions. It also paves the way for innovations in advanced data management on moon-based data centers and beyond.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The mission also paved the way for Phison innovation. \u201cDesigning an SSD to go to the moon means thinking about solving for conditions that we don’t even experience\u2014things like extreme temperature swings, radiation exposure and operation in a vacuum,\u201d Wu said. \u201cOur engineering team had to think outside of the box to develop thermal solutions to manage the harsh conditions, shielding to protect against radiation. These are cutting-edge technologies that require a lot of creativity, collaboration and testing with our partners to ensure the SSDs perform flawlessly on the lunar surface.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n That creativity and ability to innovate were part of what drew Lonestar to Phison. \u201cThe vision at Phison matches our vision. This idea that anywhere humanity goes, digital data goes\u2014and storage is critical to that,\u201d Stott said. \u201cThis is a whole new market application, a whole new industry in space that supports perfectly what\u2019s happening on Earth. Phison\u2019s Pascari enterprise SSD is at the heart of all we do\u2014and plan to do, too. It\u2019s a whole new world out there and up there, thanks to Phison.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Freedom by the numbers:<\/span><\/b> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Freedom mission represents a complex and impressive engineering feat\u2014but it\u2019s also much more than that. It embodies the human spirit of exploration, innovation and courage in the face of uncharted and unknown challenges. Lonestar\u2019s Freedom payload is poised to set new benchmarks in data management and storage. From its fully functional solar-powered design to its pioneering edge processing applications, Freedom is already redefining the future course of lunar operations.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cFreedom is a very good stepping stone for Phison toward the future of space-based data management,\u201d said Wu. \u201cThere’s a lot of innovation now on how to build better data storage sustainably for use outside the planet. We focus on creating solutions that meet today’s mission\u2014and we also anticipate the challenges that we\u2019ll face in the future. Whether it’s managing data on Mars or supporting AI at the edge in remote environments, Phison is there. We’re committed to pushing the boundary and making \u2018mission impossible\u2019 possible.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Stott agrees that Freedom is the start of a new phase in space-based technology. \u201cAs we move forward, we\u2019re taking the best technology and innovations the planet has to offer and using them to save the very planet and data where we come from,\u201d he said. \u201cFreedom is the first time we\u2019ve ever stored data intentionally off-planet as a living, breathing backup that we can go to and draw back down when needed. We can look at the moon as an external hard drive for planet Earth.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFreedom: A data center like no other<\/h3>\n
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