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.

Google launches orbital data centre test in space — Image: The Register

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Google's TPUs to catch some rays in orbit next weekPart of Project Suncatcher, the proof of concept aims to see how well lightly modified compute fares in orbitThe Register · 24 Sept, 23:12
Google's first Suncatcher orbital data center test launches October 1Google's experimental orbital data center will have four TPUs and only run for 15 minutes at a time.Ars Technica · 24 Sept, 17:16

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