Google Space Data Center Prototype Goes Live in Orbit Google recently launched a unique space data center aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, marking a major milestone for orbital computing. This experimental satellite carries four specialized Google Tensor Processing Units and generates up to one kilowatt of electricity. Although power limitations mean engineers can only … Read more
Satlyt Tests Software: Satlyt Completes Successful Orbital Test Founded by former Google and SpaceX engineer Rama Afullo in 2024, Satlyt recently passed a major milestone after a 13-month development cycle. Working alongside the University of Houston on a NASA-funded research project, the startup successfully tested software that distributes computing tasks among multiple network nodes while … Read more
GVFL Backs SpectraGaze Systems in New Funding Ahmedabad-based deep-tech startup SpectraGaze Systems has secured ₹3.7 crore in a seed funding round led by GVFL. Founded in 2023 by Arup Banerjee after 23 years at ISRO, the company builds advanced optical imaging sensors and electro-optical payloads. Because India has historically relied heavily on imported detectors for … Read more
Hong Kong Engineers Build Martian Houses From Fruit Material Constructing sustainable Martian houses remains one of the toughest challenges for space agencies planning crewed missions to the Red Planet. Because carrying every single building supply from Earth is far too expensive, researchers in Hong Kong are developing a clever alternative. They are formulating 3D-printable building … Read more
