In-Space-Servicing

Space Computing

Jul 13, 2026

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6 min read

Bits & Orbits Weekly - Issue 8

CAPSTONE closes four years of cislunar autonomy, and JPL's ERNEST drives 26 km solo, while orbital compute draws environmental pushback at the FCC.

Bits & Orbits

Space Computing

Jul 6, 2026

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8 min read

Bits & Orbits Weekly - Issue 7

The orbital data center assembles its power and compute layers as onboard AI moves from research preprints to lunar deployment.

Bits & Orbits

Space Computing

Jun 29, 2026

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8 min read

Bits & Orbits Weekly - Issue 6

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.

Bits & Orbits

Space Computing

May 25, 2026

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2 min read

Bits & Orbits Weekly - Issue 1

Orbital compute moved from thesis to paperwork this week, with the incumbent, the newcomer, and the bus supplier all filing on the same arc.