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Pixxel and Sarvam race to launch India first orbital data centre satellite by 2026
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Published on 4 May 2026
AI will train and infer onboard using data centre GPUs
Pixxel and Sarvam have formed an alliance to build India’s first orbital data-centre satellite, launching a 200 kg-class Pathfinder by Q4 2026. The satellite will carry data-centre-grade GPUs and hyperspectral imaging to run full-stack language models in orbit for training and inference. The goal: cut data lag and reduce dependence on energy-hungry ground infrastructure.
- Pathfinder satellite is targeted for orbit by Q4 2026
- Onboard AI will train and infer using data-centre GPUs
- Hyperspectral imaging will power real-time analysis in orbit
- Sarvam aims to extend India’s sovereign AI stack into space
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