The largest orbital compute cluster is open for business
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Canada’s Kepler Communications is operating the largest orbital compute cluster, recently partnering with startup Sophia Space to test software processing in space.Summary
Kepler Communications is currently operating the largest orbital compute cluster, featuring 40 Nvidia Orin processors across 10 satellites linked by laser. The company has partnered with startup Sophia Space to test proprietary software and cooling technologies in orbit, marking a significant step toward distributed edge processing in space. By focusing on constant inference tasks rather than heavy training workloads, Kepler aims to provide infrastructure for private and government sectors, potentially offering a scalable alternative to terrestrial data centers as space-based computing matures.
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