China has made a major breakthrough in space technology by deploying an AI-powered satellite constellation, including 12 satellites and 10 advanced AI models. Named the “Three-Body Computing Constellation,” this network demonstrates inter-satellite networking, in-orbit computing, and model deployment capabilities, setting a global benchmark for AI applications in space.
Among the satellite-based AI models are an 8-billion-parameter remote sensing model and an 8-billion-parameter astronomical time-domain model. These models have already conducted real-world tests, including surveying infrastructure across 189 square kilometers and classifying gamma-ray bursts with 99 percent accuracy, all while reducing data transmission and processing times.
The constellation is expected to expand to over 1,000 satellites, capable of performing 100 quintillion operations per second. According to Zhejiang Lab, part of the data can be processed directly in space and delivered to users, enabling advanced applications in smart cities, resource monitoring, and deep space exploration. This achievement highlights China’s growing leadership in AI and space technology innovation.
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