India to Launch First Orbital Data Centre Satellite Pathfinder
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Satellite Name | Pathfinder (India's first orbital data centre satellite) |
| Developed By | Pixxel (Bengaluru-based space startup) in partnership with Sarvam AI (Indian AI company) |
| Key Technology | Edge computing in space (AI-powered in-orbit data processing) |
| Primary Function | Processes AI workloads directly in space instead of sending raw data to Earth |
| Applications | Crop monitoring, climate analysis, weather forecasting, infrastructure mapping, disaster management |
| Orbit Type | Low Earth Orbit (LEO) |
| Expected Launch | Q4 2026 (Demonstration mission for future orbital computing systems) |