Meet Pleiades, NASA’s Most Powerful Supercomputer

The Pleiades supercomputer at NASA’s Ames Research Center, recently named the 13th fastest computer in the world, provides scientists and researchers high-fidelity numerical modeling of complex systems and processes. By using detailed analyses and visualizations of large-scale data, Pleiades is helping to advance human knowledge and technology, from designing the next generation of aircraft and spacecraft to understanding the Earth’s climate and the mysteries of our galaxy. Explore this story and more online at NASA Ames Research Center is located in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley. Follow us on social media to hear about the latest developments in space, science and technology. Facebook Twitter Instagram