Sophia Space
Coverage of Sophia Space in the Nexus archive.
- The next chapter in the AI data center boom may be in orbit
Researchers and companies are exploring space-based data centers to address AI's energy demands while reducing Earth's resource pressures. A patented cooling system by the California Institute of Technology and Sophia Space aims to enable orbital data centers by the 2030s using constant solar power and deep-space heat dissipation. Critics highlight concerns about space debris, costs, and practicality compared to improving Earth-based energy systems.
- After years in CEO Jensen Huang's orbit, these Nvidia veterans are building a startup community of their own
Former Nvidia employees are building EverGreen, a community that advises and invests in AI startups. The network, not affiliated with Nvidia, includes founding partners like Greg Estes and Jeff Brown and has invested in companies such as Protopia AI and Sophia Space.
- The largest orbital compute cluster is open for business
Kepler Communications has deployed the largest orbital compute cluster with 40 GPUs in Earth orbit, marking a significant advancement in space-based computing. The cluster's latest customer is Sophia Space, highlighting its commercial viability and potential for space industry applications.