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Europe Launches JUPITER: World's Fourth Most Powerful Supercomputer

9/7/2025

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The JUPITER supercomputer launched on September 5, 2025, at Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany, marking Europe's entry into exascale computing.
With over one quintillion operations per second, it is Europe's most powerful supercomputer and ranks fourth globally.
The €500 million project, funded by the EU and Germany, aims to boost AI and scientific research.
JUPITER utilizes advanced cooling and renewable energy, making it the most energy-efficient among the fastest supercomputers.
It supports over 100 projects in climate forecasting and drug research, enhancing Europe's technological sovereignty.

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The JUPITER supercomputer launched on September 5, 2025, at Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany, marking Europe's entry into exascale computing.
With over one quintillion operations per second, it is Europe's most powerful supercomputer and ranks fourth globally.
The €500 million project, funded by the EU and Germany, aims to boost AI and scientific research.
JUPITER utilizes advanced cooling and renewable energy, making it the most energy-efficient among the fastest supercomputers.
It supports over 100 projects in climate forecasting and drug research, enhancing Europe's technological sovereignty.