A bold plan for India’s first space-based data centre is set to integrate cutting-edge, enabling technology by South Australian company, AICRAFT.
AICRAFT and TakeMe2Space (TM2S) signed a memorandum of understanding at the International Astronautical Conference in Sydney this week, outlining a commitment to integrate AICRAFT’s edge computing solutions into TM2S’s satellite constellation from 2026.
The commitment forms the foundation of the long-term vision of TM2S to create a mega satellite constellation, known as OrbitLab. The constellation will act as a space-based data centre utilising AICRAFT’s low power, high-performance edge computing and AI-driven analytics devices to deliver in-space processing of Earth Observation (EO) and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data.
AICRAFT will supply both terrestrial and space qualified equipment, which includes it latest products to market; the Pulsar Development Kit, SpaceWire-enabled Pulsar and NEXON Edge AI Server.
AICRAFT Chief Executive Tony Scoleri said he looked forward to seeing TM2S’s satellite constellation providing flight heritage for AICRAFT’s products.
“We are excited to collaborate with TakeMe2Space to bring on-orbit computing within reach of innovators worldwide,” Mr Scoleri said.
“By extending the power of edge AI into space, we are enabling applications that were once impossible, from real-time Earth observation analytics to autonomous operations in the harshest environments.”
TM2S Chief Executive Ronak Samantray welcomed AICRAFT’s involvement, describing the company’s tech as ‘enabling infrastructure’ for OrbitLab,
“By joining forces with AICRAFT, we are one step closer to building the world’s first orbiting data centre where anyone, anywhere can deploy applications to space at the click of a button.
“With AICRAFT’s compute modules integrated into our constellation, we will enable real-time, on-orbit processing of Earth Observation and SAR data, dramatically reducing the time from data to decision.
“This collaboration advances a future where advanced analytics, from critical environmental and climate monitoring to maritime domain awareness, can be delivered seamlessly and directly from orbit.”
Defence SA Chief Executive Matt Opie congratulated AICRAFT on the new partnership.
“AICRAFT continues to forge new business opportunities through its international engagement and it’s fantastic to see this kind of announcement made during South Australia’s impressive showcase on the world stage at the International Astronautical Conference,” Mr Opie said.
