China Launches First 12 Satellites for Planned 2,800-Satellite Space-Based Supercomputer Constellation
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Matthew Gover
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Summary
China has launched 12 AI-powered satellites as the first phase of the "Three-Body Computing Constellation," a planned network of 2,800 satellites designed to function as a space-based supercomputer. Developed by ADA Space with Zhijiang Laboratory and Neijang High-Tech Zone, the constellation processes data onboard using AI models with eight billion parameters, eliminating the need for ground station reliance. This marks the beginning of the broader "Star Compute" initiative aimed at faster, more efficient orbital data processing.
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· 3 pulledAccording to ADA Space, this satellite group marks the beginning of the 'Three-Body Computing Constellation,' part of its broader 'Star Compute' initiative.
Each satellite features an AI model with eight billion parameters and can perform up to 744
China has taken a significant step towards creating a large-scale space-based supercomputer by launching 12 satellites, the first in a planned constellation of 2,800.
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