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Europe's Jupiter: First Exascale Supercomputer Launching in 2025

9/5/2025

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Europe will launch its first exascale supercomputer, Jupiter, on September 4, 2025, in Germany.
Jupiter performs over 1 quintillion operations per second, ranking fourth on the TOP500 supercomputer list.
It supports research in drug discovery, climate modeling, and AI, as noted by Nvidia's CEO.
The system uses 24,000 GPUs, 36,000 network cables, and consumes 17MW of power.
The project overcame challenges related to tight deadlines and the lack of a dedicated data center.

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Europe will launch its first exascale supercomputer, Jupiter, on September 4, 2025, in Germany.
Jupiter performs over 1 quintillion operations per second, ranking fourth on the TOP500 supercomputer list.
It supports research in drug discovery, climate modeling, and AI, as noted by Nvidia's CEO.
The system uses 24,000 GPUs, 36,000 network cables, and consumes 17MW of power.
The project overcame challenges related to tight deadlines and the lack of a dedicated data center.