TakeMe2Space to Launch AI Computing Satellite on SpaceX Rocket on 1 October
TakeMe2Space, an Indian startup, is set to launch its MOI-1A satellite on 1 October via a SpaceX rideshare flight, Transporter-18. This mission marks India's first orbital computing satellite, capable of processing data in space and returning results, as opposed to raw files.
Key Details:
- Launch Date: 1 October
- Launch Vehicle: SpaceX Falcon 9
- Rideshare: Transporter-18
- Satellite Weight: Less than 50kg
- Processing Power: Nvidia's Orin NX chips for edge computing
- Customers: 23 customers across various sectors, including mapping firms, schools, farming, mining, supply chains, and insurance.
MOI-1A replaces the previous satellite, MOI-1, lost on 12 January due to a failed third stage of ISRO's PSLV-C62 rocket. The company secured its first launch opportunity with SpaceX following the incident.
An earlier test satellite, MOI-TD, launched on 30 December 2024, successfully conducting over 20 orbit tests, including AI tasks.
TakeMe2Space designs and manufactures most of its satellite components in India, while also sourcing propulsion systems, chips, and solar cells from external providers.
The startup's future plans involve developing larger, networked satellites and providing data storage in orbit for banks, finance firms, and defense clients as an alternative to ground-based cloud providers.
By: Darius Popa, a technology enthusiast and intern at The Next Web, contributing to research-backed content and investigating new technologies and global events.