A constellation of 2,800 satellites equipped with AI models and high-speed inter-satellite links that perform edge computing in orbit, eliminating ground transmission bottlenecks.
12 satellites in orbit (May 2025), delivering 5 POPS. Groups 02 and 03 due in 2026 to expand to ~1,000 POPS.
Updated 14 May 2025Checked 10 Oct0 updates this week
Each satellite runs an 8B-parameter AI model to understand data and send results, avoiding bandwidth waste and transmission loss.
High-speed infrared laser links connect nearby satellites in a mesh, letting them share computations and results without waiting for ground passes.
Unlike ground data centers that need air conditioning, orbital computers shed heat directly into the vacuum of space, eliminating energy costs for cooling.
| Spec | Three-Body Computing Constellation |
|---|---|
| Initial constellation (Group 01) | 12 satellitesR (reported) |
| Final constellation size | 2,800 satellitesR (reported) |
| Compute per satellite | 744 tera operations per second (TOPS)R (reported) |
| Group 01 total (12 satellites) | 5 peta operations per second (POPS)R (reported) |
| Full constellation (2,800 sat) | 1,000 POPSR (reported) |
| AI model per satellite | 8 billion parametersR (reported) |
| Laser inter-satellite link speed | up to 100 GbpsR (reported) |
R reported by the company
ADA Space / Zhejiang Lab
Three-Body Computing Constellation, orbital AI compute
ADA Space partners with Zhejiang Lab on the Three-Body Computing Constellation, a network of AI satellites performing edge computing in orbit, eliminating data transmission bottlenecks.
