Global Infrastructure SherpaKepler Communications to equip 10 satellites with Nvidia Jetson Orin modules for on-orbit computing
Kepler Communications will equip the first tranche of its planned optical data relay satellites with 40 Nvidia Jetson Orin modules. These modules will function as Edge compute GPUs across ten satellites, enabling on-orbit processing of data. This architecture aims to remove constraints in space operations by allowing data to be processed, routed, and acted upon in orbit, rather than requiring a return to Earth. Applications include AI-driven Earth observation analytics, multi-sensor data fusion, and autonomous network operations.
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- 10 satellites to be equipped with Nvidia Jetson Orin modules
- 40 Nvidia Jetson Orin modules to be used as Edge compute GPUs
- Announced on 2026-04-02
- NVIDIA is the supplier
- Kepler Communications is the buyer
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Kepler Communications will equip the first tranche of its planned optical data relay satellites with 40 Nvidia Jetson Orin modules. These modules will function as Edge compute GPUs across ten satellites, enabling on-orbit processing of data. This architecture aims to remove constraints in space operations by allowing data to be processed, routed, and acted upon in orbit, rather than requiring a return to Earth. Applications include AI-driven Earth observation analytics, multi-sensor data fusion, and autonomous network operations. Ontario-based Kepler Communications aims to orbit ten 300-kilogram (661-pound) satellites, each equipped with a minimum of four optical terminals capable of space, air, and ground connection. The company could expand its fleet to more than 100 machines in later phases. In November, during a high point of the recent orbital data center mania, Starcloud sent an Nvidia H100 GPU to space on a test satellite, claiming it would deliver up to 25x more AI compute in space. Starcloud recently announced a Series A funding round closing with $170 million and a $1.1 billion valuation.
"Kepler Communications is adding Nvidia hardware to its planned optical data relay satellites."
"Kepler Communications will equip the first tranche of its planned optical data relay satellites with 40 Nvidia Jetson Orin modules."
"Nvidia is also launching its technology with Aetherflux, Axiom Space, Planet Labs PBC, Sophia Space, and Starcloud, stressing space-hardened hardware to stand up to the semiconductor ionizing radiation of orbit."
"Nvidia is also launching its technology with Aetherflux, Axiom Space, Planet Labs PBC, Sophia Space, and Starcloud, stressing space-hardened hardware to stand up to the semiconductor ionizing radiation of orbit."
"Nvidia is also launching its technology with Aetherflux, Axiom Space, Planet Labs PBC, Sophia Space, and Starcloud, stressing space-hardened hardware to stand up to the semiconductor ionizing radiation of orbit."
"Nvidia is also launching its technology with Aetherflux, Axiom Space, Planet Labs PBC, Sophia Space, and Starcloud, stressing space-hardened hardware to stand up to the semiconductor ionizing radiation of orbit."
"Nvidia is also launching its technology with Aetherflux, Axiom Space, Planet Labs PBC, Sophia Space, and Starcloud, stressing space-hardened hardware to stand up to the semiconductor ionizing radiation of orbit."
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