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Project Suncatcher

by Google DeepMindGBUS

Google's initiative to build orbital AI data centers powered by solar. Satellites carrying TPU v6e chips link via free-space optical connections.

PilotStage 3 of 5

Two prototype satellites planned early 2027 with Planet Labs.

Updated 22 Apr 2026Checked 10 Oct0 updates this week

Milestones

Next · Two prototype satellites planned
  1. Project Suncatcher concept development2025Complete.
  2. Two prototype satellites plannedTarget 2027Not yet reached.
  3. Validation of optical inter-satellite communicationTarget Q1 2027Not yet reached.

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