Meet Project Suncatcher, Google’s plan to put AI data centers in space

Google's Project Suncatcher aims to launch AI data centers into space using satellites positioned within kilometers of each other in tight formations. The company is testing whether its TPU chips can survive space radiation for at least five years, with early results showing three times better durability than expected. Google plans to launch prototype satellites by 2027, with full deployment expected in the mid-2030s when launch costs drop to $200 per kilogram.