'Orbiting data centre': Axiom Space sets stage for first cloud among the stars by late 2025 - WION

Ad google' + 'tag.cmd.' + 'push(func' + 'tion() { google' + 'tag.displ' + 'ay('intercode'); }); LOGIN Live TV Latest World Pulse World India Entertainment Sports Opinions Videos Photos TV Show Lifestyle Science Tech Wion /Science /'Orbiting Data Centre': Axiom Space Sets Stage For First Cloud Among The Stars By Late 2025 'Orbiting data centre': Axiom Space sets stage for first cloud among the stars by late 2025 Authored By Tarun Mishra Published: Apr 14, 2025, 18:22 IST | Updated: Apr 14, 2025, 18:22 IST Story highlights The orbital data centres are designed to process Earth-observation data using artificial intelligence and machine learning directly in space Axiom Space is set to deploy its first two orbiting data centre nodes in low Earth orbit before the end of 2025. These initial satellites, ODC 1 and ODC 2, will mark the company’s entry into the development of in-space cloud computing infrastructure. The data centre nodes will be integrated with Kepler Communications’ upcoming optical relay constellation. Kepler, a Canada-based company, is planning to begin launches for its constellation in late 2025. Each of the 10 planned Kepler satellites will weigh approximately 260 kilograms, with two allocated for Axiom's data centre payloads. The orbital data centres are designed to process Earth-observation data using artificial intelligence and machine learning directly in space. This approach aims to reduce the latency associated with transmitting data to Earth-based stations for processing and to improve bandwidth efficiency by only transmitting relevant data. Add WION as a Preferred Source Currently, most satellite data is downlinked to ground stations for analysis, which can introduce delays and raise security concerns. By processing information in orbit, Axiom aims to minimise the risk of data interception and streamline the transfer of essential insights to end users. The company’s orbital data centre concept expands on earlier plans to include such capabilities on its future space station, scheduled for launch in 2027. According to Axiom, the new distributed approach—leveraging hosted payloads on third-party satellites—will support the delivery of cloud services to global clients. Axiom has previously tested a smaller-scale computing payload, based on Amazon Web Services’ Snowcone device, aboard the International Space Station. A larger system, known as Data Centre Unit-1 (AxDCU-1), is due for launch soon, intended to validate hardware and software performance in preparation for the full deployment of ODCs. 'Solid Waste': How the USS Abraham Lincoln safely disposes of tons of daily trash Delhi horror: Senior IRS officer’s 22-year-old daughter strangled to death in Amar Colony '18,000 Meals': How the USS Abraham Lincoln feeds its crew every single day From India to Australia: Why are oil refineries across the globe burning simultaneously? 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About the Author Tarun Mishra Tarun Mishra is a Sub-Editor at WION. He has worked with leading outlets, covering business, global affairs, technology, space exploration and culture. With a diverse background sp...Read More Trending Topics Science News Updates Science News Science Show Full Article