Swiss startup DPhi Space has successfully demonstrated on-orbit AI processing by running a vision-language model aboard its Clustergate-2 satellite compute platform, marking a first in space-based large language model inference. The system, launched via SpaceX’s Transporter-16 mission, processed Earth imagery directly in orbit and generated descriptive outputs without relying on ground-based computing, showcasing how AI can operate at the “edge of space.” The development highlights a shift toward decentralized, real-time satellite intelligence, where onboard computing reduces dependence on data transmission to Earth and enables faster decision-making for applications such as environmental monitoring and security analytics.
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