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Pixxel Expands into Orbital Data Centers

May 4, 2023

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Key Takeaways

Pixxel plans to test orbital data center technology on a pathfinder satellite.
The satellite could be ready for launch before the end of the year.
Pixxel aims to deliver geospatial intelligence directly from space.
The technology could tap into abundant solar energy.

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Strategic Implications

Pixxel's move into orbital data centers may indicate a shift towards more efficient and sustainable geospatial intelligence gathering. The use of onboard data center-class processors could suggest a competitive advantage in terms of speed and accuracy, which could benefit Pixxel in the emerging market of orbital computing platforms.

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What Happened

Indian Startup Tests New Technology for Faster Geospatial Intelligence

Indian hyperspectral imaging startup Pixxel is planning to test orbital data center technology on a pathfinder satellite, which could be ready for launch before the end of the year. The satellite would join six Firefly imaging spacecraft Pixxel already operates in low Earth orbit. According to Pixxel, the pathfinder would carry data center-class processors similar to those used on Earth for AI training and inference. This development was first reported by SpaceNews.

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