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Space computing in the era of intelligence: Key technologies and standardization research
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Authors: Xiaowen Ma, Zhenting Li, Zheng Ji, Zhongxin Wang
Status: Pre-press
Date of publication: 30 September 2026
Published in: ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies, Volume 7 (2026), Issue 3, Pages 301-313
Article DOI : https://doi.org/10.52953/XXEA7117
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Abstract:
With the rapid evolution of space missions to autonomy and intelligence, space computing has become the strategic priority of the global space science and technology competition. Through space-based intelligent infrastructure, it enables a paradigm that seamlessly integrates networking and computing to provide computing-as-a-service at any time and anywhere in space. This paper reviews representative global practices and key technologies, and it develops a standardization framework covering six dimensions: general foundation, intelligent computing payload, computing system, space-based models, ground digital twin, and application and service management. By synthesizing existing standardization efforts and identifying areas that remain partially covered or unaddressed, the framework is intended to support system interoperability, reliable engineering implementation, and collaborative innovation in large-scale space computing systems.
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Keywords: Distributed systems, interoperability, space computing, standardization framework
Rights: © International Telecommunication Union, available under the CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 IGO license.
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