Google thinks SpaceX’s Starship has to launch 1,600 times before space data centers get off the ground
Google launched its first advanced chip into orbit to pave the way for space data centers.
Google envisions a satellite-based compute network in orbit, launching its prototype today aboard a SpaceX rocket. The venture, Project Suncatcher, will assess if its Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) can operate continuously for a kilowatt, managed by Travis Beals. This long-term endeavor envisions 81 satellites working in unison, with a focus on future AI workloads.
Google's research predicts SpaceX's Starship must launch 1,600 times within ten years to reduce launch prices to $200 per kilogram, achievable if Starship carries 200 metric tons per flight.
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