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355 Days in Space: Finding Meaning with Astronaut Mark Vande Hei

Smart Talks with IBM

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The Role of Technology in the Space Station's Data Transfer

New technologies are reshaping the way astronauts communicate with their counterparts on Earth. IBM, for example, is testing edge computing solutions onboard the space station to try and reduce the time it takes to analyze and send data. What does this information flow mean for an astronaut's day to day life? And what happens if there's an emergency? I asked Mark for more details.

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