Hey tech enthusiasts! Exciting news from the Chinese mainland – 12 cutting-edge satellites were just launched aboard a Long March-2D carrier rocket, marking the debut of a groundbreaking space computing satellite constellation. 🚀
The launch took off at 12:12 p.m. Beijing Time from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. Developed jointly by Zhijiang Laboratory and global partners, this constellation is set to expand to thousands of satellites in the future!
Each satellite is a powerhouse, equipped with an 8-billion-parameter AI model that processes data in real time – from raw L0 data to more refined levels – all while allowing full inter-satellite connectivity. This means faster, smarter data processing in orbit, alongside cool experiments like cross-orbit laser communication and astronomical observations. 💡
This project is a massive leap in merging AI with space technology, potentially complementing our terrestrial cloud systems and powering remote sensing applications. For those of us who live and breathe tech trends, this is a glimpse into an exciting future where the sky is just the starting point!
Stay tuned for more updates on how space is transforming into a new frontier of computing and innovation. ✨
Reference(s):
China launches first batch of space computing satellite constellation
cgtn.com
