Astrolab’s upcoming rover will run the first LLMs on the moon
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October 20, 2026 · 13:07
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Large language models are set to go lunar. A computer capable of running AI software is one of the payloads aboard Astrolab’s FLIP lunar rover, which is slated to head to Earth’s celestial companion as early as November 2026. The 480-kilogram FLIP rover, short for “FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform,” is the first in a series…
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