India · Orbital data-centre demonstration
This project focuses on testing data-center technology in orbit.
Pixxel and Sarvam are developing a 200 kg-class orbital data-centre demonstrator with GPU computing and a hyperspectral camera. Pixxel supplies spacecraft development and operations; Sarvam supplies onboard AI software. This mission is distinct from Orbital Inc.’s Pathfinder.
Pixxel / Sarvam · In development
Scope: Shared computing & storage · A shared computing or storage platform, or a program developing that infrastructure. Classification describes intended use, not operating capacity.
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Technical specifications not disclosed
Figures retain their disclosed units and scope. Launched hardware does not establish demonstrated performance; targets may change. Not disclosed means no figure in the reviewed sources.
Sarvam provides onboard AI training and inference software for the Pixxel Pathfinder demonstration.
Strategic partnership; the legal procurement buyer and price are not stated. Pixxel’s internal spacecraft role is not entered as a self-purchase.
Announced 4 May 2026 · Evidence checked 26 Sept 2026
Pixxel announces orbital data-centre satellite powered by Sarvam (opens in a new tab)Manual review 29 Oct 2026. Pixxel's May 4 release confirms the planned 200 kg-class spacecraft, datacentre-class GPUs, hyperspectral processing and Sarvam onboard training and inference. Exact launch timing and engineering values remain undisclosed. Primary body last observed 23 Oct, 06:42 UTC. Source monitoring: ongoing. Source collection and substantive profile review are separate checks. Plans and dates may change.
Pixxel and Sarvam mission announcement (opens in a new tab)Verified announcements and milestones linked to this project, newest first.
Pixxel’s financing announcement retained the orbital data-centre plan without an updated launch date.
Interview first published September 7 and updated September 8 reported expected project completion in early 2027. This does not establish a launch booking or revised flight date.
Primary announcement targeted orbit as early as Q4 2026.
