Xingshu Tiansuan Launches First Space-Computing Constellation in 1,000-Satellite China Network
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Updated · WKZO · Jul 18
Xingshu Tiansuan Launches First Space-Computing Constellation in 1,000-Satellite China Network
3 articles · Updated · WKZO · Jul 18
Summary
Shanghai Xingshu Tiansuan said it has launched the first constellation in a project designed to build China’s first commercial space-based computing network.
1,000 satellites are planned for the full system, making the launch an initial step toward commercial operation of an orbital computing network.
Shanghai hosted the announcement as President Xi Jinping attended the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, where he portrayed Beijing as a leader of a new global AI order.
Space-based computing is also drawing competition abroad: SpaceX, after its February merger with xAI, is pursuing similar initiatives to speed AI development.