🔴 Data centers in space: Google sends its TPUs into orbit with SpaceX

Google sent its AI accelerators into space for the first time to test whether future data centers could operate directly in orbit. The experimental Project Suncatcher satellite was launched on October 1st aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of the Transporter-18 mission.

After reaching orbit, Google established contact with the device and reported that its systems were functioning properly.