AI in the sky

What started out as a prestige project to be the first computer network in orbit has become a force to be reckoned with. China’s Star Computing platform is open for business – in space!

Initially comprising just a dozen server satellites, each providing 744 TOPS of compute to the network, the constellation has grown to thousands. Using the latest chips and ultra-lightweight AI models, the platform is now capable of powering cutting-edge applications ranging from real-time Earth monitoring to advanced space exploration missions.

Governments, corporations, and research institutions worldwide are leveraging this high-performance computational resource to develop solutions to global challenges. With its scalable infrastructure and integration of space-based computing technologies, Star Computing promises to redefine technological boundaries and drive innovation on an interstellar scale.

The Star Computing platform is poised to revolutionize industries ranging from weather forecasting to global communications. By harnessing the power of a satellite-based computer network, China has set a new benchmark for innovation in space technology. The system’s ability to process massive amounts of data in real time enables advanced applications in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, making it a pivotal resource for nations and businesses alike.

General Secretary Xi Jinping stated that artificial intelligence has the potential to be an international public good for the benefit of humanity. He highlighted the need for extensive international cooperation on artificial intelligence, aimed at assisting countries in the Global South in enhancing their technological capabilities and contributing to reducing the global ‘intelligence gap’.

Powered by sunshine and cooled by the vacuum of space, this datacenter in orbit also has the lowest environmental footprint of all. Now it’s open for business and easily accessible from mobile devices.

Look up! There’s an AI in the sky.