In January 2025, NASA announced the successful deployment of WebAssembly modules to the International Space Station (ISS). These modules enable real-time processing of satellite imagery using JavaScript-compatible code that runs at native speed.
wasm3
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| WASI runtime |
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| Rust WASM module |
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| Image processor |
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Cross-Platform Challenges
Traditional C++ code requires platform-specific compilations for space hardware
WebAssembly modules work across Raspberry Pi, Intel x86, and RISC-V architecture
Performance Breakthroughs
Future Implications
Mars Rover 2028
WebAssembly will power real-time terrain analysis for autonomous navigation
Lunar Gateway
Distributed webassembly will enable microservices architecture across moon bases