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Jul 27, 2026
A Chinese space-compute constellation launches while analysts question the cost, and AI tools move from archives to lunar landing
Jul 20, 2026
From deployed inference stacks to announced sovereign models, plus onboard autonomy proving itself 140 million kilometres out
Jul 13, 2026
CAPSTONE closes four years of cislunar autonomy, and JPL's ERNEST drives 26 km solo, while orbital compute draws environmental pushback at the FCC.
Jul 6, 2026
The orbital data center assembles its power and compute layers as onboard AI moves from research preprints to lunar deployment.
Jun 29, 2026
SpaceX names its orbital AI constellation and files with the FCC; Europe convenes around space-based data centres; and onboard-AI suppliers get bought and funded — the same year the data centers are aiming for.
Jun 22, 2026
This week, the orbital data center got a delivery date: SpaceX pegs its AI1 satellites to late 2027 on IPO day, a Senate bill eyes them for defense, and Loft Orbital flies the first in-orbit VLM.
Jun 15, 2026
Orbital data centers were defined last week via filings/partnerships, emerged as hardware this week, with AI4Space scaffolding EO model building, governance, and measurement.
Jun 8, 2026
The orbital data center thesis hardened from pitch deck to category
