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Google and Planet send a prototype satellite with four TPUs into orbit

Google partnered with Planet to launch a prototype satellite carrying four TPUs and will test how well the chips withstand space conditions to assess hosting machine learning in orbit.

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@GoogleArchived 2026.09.25Originally posted 2026.09.25

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We partnered with @planet to send a prototype satellite carrying four TPUs into orbit. We’ll be looking to see how well the TPUs withstand the harsh conditions of space to assess whether we can eventually host machine learning in orbit. https://t.co/4wNeb5qTZH

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