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Google and SpaceX discuss orbital AI data centres

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Google is discussing future launch options with SpaceX and other companies for Project Suncatcher, a research effort into orbital AI data centres. The project is designed to test whether AI computing infrastructure can operate in orbit.

The project centres on a network of solar-powered satellites carrying Google’s Tensor Processing Units, or TPUs. These chips are used for AI workloads and would be linked in orbit.

Google Research describes Project Suncatcher as a system built around satellite constellations and TPUs. The satellites would use free-space optical links to move data between each other.

Google plans to launch an initial learning mission with Planet Labs in early 2027. According to Google’s research post, the mission is expected to involve two prototype satellites that will test its hardware and design in orbit.

Reuters reported that Google confirmed the launch discussions on Tuesday, after The Wall Street Journal first reported the development.

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