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Industry
Google sends satellite carrying TPU into space; launch costs key
Google has sent a demonstration satellite carrying its TPU chip into space for the first time to test an orbital data centre concept. The Planet Labs-built satellite will check whether the TPU can operate in space, including continuous 1 kW power supply, chip cooling and errors while running models. The company’s longer-term plan envisions 81 satellites flying in formation for parallel computing, but it says the concept requires significantly lower launch costs.
Finance
Korean asset managers adjust ETF inclusion schedules ahead of SpaceX listing
South Korea\'s space-themed exchange-traded funds have repeatedly adjusted their plans to include SpaceX ahead of its expected Nasdaq listing. Strong expectations around the listing have drawn large inflows into related ETFs, but managers have changed inclusion and disclosure schedules close to the debut. Some funds plan to add exposure two trading days after listing rather than on the day itself. Investors are being urged to check actual inclusion timing, weights and volatility risks.
AI & Enterprise
Tech Inside: Sci-fi turns real as ambitious space AI data centre plans take shape
Big Tech companies are accelerating efforts to use solar energy from space satellites for AI computing on Earth. Elon Musk has refocused SpaceX strategy on operating AI data centres in orbit, while Blue Origin is stressing a similar vision. Google is in talks with SpaceX and others on Project SunCatcher to build an orbital AI cloud using solar-powered satellites with TPUs. Reports cite obstacles including radiation, costs, cooling and data links.
