Starmind AI1
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Starmind AI1 is a solar-powered AI computing satellite planned by SpaceX, developed jointly with Nvidia as the first unit of the "Starmind" constellation. The satellite functions as an autonomous server rack in Earth orbit and processes AI workloads (including LLM Inference) directly in orbit before transmitting results via laser link through Starlink infrastructure to Earth. The core component is an NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 rack with 72 Rubin GPUs and 36 Vera CPUs; cooling is provided by large deployable liquid radiators. The product is still in development; first prototypes are scheduled to launch in 2027, with series production planned for late 2027 in the new "Gigasat" factory.
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| Platform | Orbital AI compute satellite (Starmind constellation), launched via SpaceX Starship, linked via Starlink laser network |
| Compute Performance (FLOPS/TOPS) | Compute payload NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 (72 Rubin GPUs, 36 Vera CPUs); 120 kW average, 150 kW peak power (later update: up to 250 kW peak / 160 kW average) |
| Release Date | Prototype launch early 2027, volume production starting late 2027 |
| Availability | Not yet available; two AI1 prototypes planned for launch in early 2027, volume production in late 2027 at the Gigasat facility (Bastrop, Texas) |
