Google launches orbital data centre test in space

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Sept, 01:54 · Archive

Google is launching an experimental orbital data centre called Suncatcher on 1 October.

Google is launching an experimental orbital data centre called Suncatcher on 1 October as a proof of concept. The test will carry four TPUs and run for approximately 15 minutes, aiming to demonstrate how computing hardware performs in orbit.

How it is being reported

• Google's TPUs to catch some rays in orbit next weekThe Register · 24 Sept, 23:12
• Google's first Suncatcher orbital data center test launches October 1Ars Technica · 24 Sept, 17:16

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