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SpaceX set to launch Google AI chips into orbit in push toward space-based data centers

2 sources · first seen 16:50 1 Oct · updated 18:12 1 Oct

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  • SpaceX plans to launch Google tensor processing units into orbit on Planet Labs satellites

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Plans for space-based data centres

Google is exploring solar-powered satellite clusters for AI computing through Project Suncatcher. TakeMe2Space has also outlined an orbital computing mission, while a later report says SpaceX plans to launch Google tensor processing units on Planet Labs satellites.

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CNBCSpaceX set to launch Google AI chips into orbit in push toward space-based data centers16:50MarketWatchGoogle is sending its first AI data center to space18:12