Google says Project Suncatcher satellite ran first AI inference in orbit

The story so far: Google space data center tests

Google is testing "Project Suncatcher," solar-powered data centers carrying TPUs in space. It launched AI chips into orbit on a SpaceX Falcon 9, and CEO Sundar Pichai says the prototype satellite has now run its first in-orbit AI inference.

1. 24 Sep 202613:18 UTC

   Google preparing test launch of Project Suncatcher to put solar-powered TPU data centres in space

   Google is preparing a test launch for "Project Suncatcher," which would deploy solar-powered data centres carrying TPUs in space to use solar energy for AI computing, according to sources. No launch date or further technical details were disclosed.

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2. 2 Oct 202609:04 UTC

   Google launches AI chips into orbit on SpaceX Falcon 9

   Google launched its AI chips into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 to test whether future AI data centres could run in space.

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3. 30 Oct 202617:24 UTC

   Google says Project Suncatcher satellite ran first AI inference in orbit

   Google CEO Sundar Pichai says the company's Project Suncatcher prototype satellite ran its first in-orbit AI inference, returning a haiku to ground control. The satellite, launched on a SpaceX mission in early October, carries TPUs and aims to explore solar-powered AI computing in space.

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