Space Data Integrity (IMAGE) Southwest Research Institute Caption Southwest Research Institute developed the micropatching algorithm illustrated here to improve the efficiency of over-the-air spacecraft software updates. The team successfully tested SwRI’s micropatching software on an Axiom Space-operated computer on the ISS, uploading the patch via a telemetry network. The tool efficiently finds and patches software errors from failed updates and malicious attacks instead of replacing an entire file or operating system on bandwidth-limited space networks. Credit Southwest Research Institute Usage Restrictions Images/Videos may be used by the public for educational and informational purposes only. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.