# Space Program Supercomputers The New NASA Supercomputer is Now More Powerful and Energy Efficient By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-08-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasa-supercomputer References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/26/nasa-eco-friendly-supercomputer/) & [nasa.gov](https://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/ames/nasa-celebrates-the-grand-opening-of-its-new-modular-supercomputing-facility) The new [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasa-uses-ai) supercomputer is now more powerful, while also being more environmentally friendly than previous models. The supercomputer is designed to help moon-landing missions, and it features a design that requires less electricity but still allows users to run highly complex simulations efficiently. The supercomputer is cooled by an outdoor fan as well as a water system. The machine is comprised of [16 different modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-management) that are able to be used for data storage as well as computer functions. The new design reduced water consumption by over 3-million gallons during the 2018 fiscal year. NASA's supercomputer will support the work of over 1,500 researchers. The computer will run simulations for a number of different important NASA projects, including simulating the sun's interior, as well as landing simulations on the moon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Energy-efficient Supercomputing:** The use of more efficient cooling mechanisms and low-power components can disrupt the supercomputing industry by reducing costs and resource consumption. - **Supercomputing for Space Exploration:** The development of more powerful and reliable supercomputers can disrupt the space exploration industry by enabling more complex simulations and faster processing speeds. - **Modular Supercomputing:** Modular designs can disrupt the supercomputing industry by making it easier to upgrade and customize systems to meet specific needs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Supercomputing:** The supercomputing industry can benefit from adopting more energy-efficient and modular designs in order to reduce costs and attract more clients. - **Space Exploration:** The space exploration industry can benefit from using more powerful and reliable supercomputers in order to facilitate complex simulations and improve mission planning. - **Green Technology:** The development of energy-efficient supercomputers with low environmental impact can disrupt the green technology industry by enabling businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and save costs on electricity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artificial Intelligence Hardware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasa-uses-ai.md) - [Collaborative High-Performance Supercomputer Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-supercomputer.md) - [AI-Powered Supercomputers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-supercomputer.md) - [Revolutionary Quantum Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quantum-processor.md) - [Power Bottlenecks Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superx-digital-power.md) - [Energy-Efficient Data Servers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incooling.md) - [Compact High-Performance Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirrus-mk1.md) - [AI Weather Forecasting Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-2-platform.md) - [Power Consumption-Conscious Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/efficient-computer.md)