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Despite the challenges, several startups and governmental initiatives are actively working on space-based computing.
Starcloud
A notable startup, Starcloud, has launched a satellite armed with an NVIDIA H100 AI chip — among the most advanced available — exemplifying the emerging trend. CEO Philip Johnston predicts that nearly all new data centers will be built in space within the next ten years.
Axiom Space
Axiom Space focuses on orbital nodes tailored for government and defense applications, emphasizing secure data handling and resilient infrastructure amidst the space environment.