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Startup Wants to Run AI Inference From Space

Los Angeles-based startup Orbital Inc., backed by Andreessen Horowitz, plans to deploy a constellation of small satellites in low Earth orbit to power AI inference workloads using solar energy, aiming to bypass terrestrial energy constraints. A prototype satellite is scheduled for launch in 2027.

SourceIEEE Spectrum AIAuthor: Aaron Mok
Startup Wants to Run AI Inference From Space
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  • Orbital plans up to 10,000 fridge-sized satellites, each with GPUs and 100 kW solar power.
  • Focus on AI inference, not training, to reduce satellite coupling and simplify design.
  • Engineering challenges include radiation, heat dissipation, and maintenance; first test in 2027.

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