- Nvidia unveiled its Vera Rubin Space Module, designed for AI processing directly in orbit—with up to 25x performance vs H100 GPUs.
- This supports real-time onboard decision-making for satellites (ISR, EO, space domain awareness).
- Companies like Planet Labs and Kepler Communications are already integrating these capabilities.
Why it matters:
We’re seeing a shift from “data collection in space, processing on Earth” → “decision-making in space.”
This is foundational for:
- Autonomous ISR satellites
- Real-time targeting / tracking
- Space-based edge computing markets
