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Recent reporting, analysis and explainers from the optical communications desk.
technology
Google’s Project Suncatcher studies whether solar-powered satellite constellations could support large-scale AI computing. Its early work includes a bench-scale optical-link demonstration and radiation testing of a TPU; a two-satellite learning mission with Planet is planned for early 2027.
technology
Google Research has published a preprint outlining Project Suncatcher, a proposed network of solar-powered satellites carrying TPUs for machine-learning computing in orbit. Its early work includes a bench-scale optical-link demonstration, satellite-formation modelling and radiation testing of a TPU.