Japan · Orbital compute technology demonstration
This project focuses on testing computing technology in orbit.
SpaceBlast leads a JAXA-selected program to develop fault-tolerant edge computers for satellites and space stations. DigitalBlast is a collaborating institution and prospective operator of a future space AI-cloud service. Its October 20 release names the planned service TENEDGE and describes self-recovery architecture on commercial FPGAs, with a TENEDGE CORE mock-up planned for display. Flight qualification and deployment remain unverified.
SpaceBlast / DigitalBlast · Demonstration program
Scope: Enabling research · A named program validates computing hardware, software or infrastructure. No shared service platform is established.
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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.
Strategic partner
Program organization: SpaceBlast
PartnershipCollaborating-institution role focused on commercialization and a prospective space AI-cloud service.
The company release describes collaboration and a future operating role; no subcontract, procurement terms or value are disclosed.
Announced 24 Jun 2026 · Evidence checked 25 Sept 2026
JAXA宇宙戦略基金（第二期）「軌道上データセンター構築技術」に参画 (opens in a new tab)Consortium participant
Program organization: SpaceBlast
PartnershipInstitute of Science Tokyo is a named collaborating institution in SpaceBlast's JAXA-selected orbital data-center technology development program.
Consortium participation is confirmed. Individual hardware workshare, procurement terms and value are not disclosed.
Announced 24 Jun 2026 · Evidence checked 20 Oct 2026
SpaceBlast starts orbital data-center technology development (opens in a new tab)Consortium participant
Program organization: SpaceBlast
PartnershipKEK is a named collaborating institution in SpaceBlast's JAXA-selected orbital data-center technology development program.
Consortium participation is confirmed. Individual hardware workshare, procurement terms and value are not disclosed.
Announced 24 Jun 2026 · Evidence checked 20 Oct 2026
SpaceBlast starts orbital data-center technology development (opens in a new tab)Consortium participant
Program organization: SpaceBlast
PartnershipMorgenrot is a named collaborating institution in SpaceBlast's JAXA-selected orbital data-center technology development program.
Consortium participation is confirmed. Individual hardware workshare, procurement terms and value are not disclosed.
Announced 24 Jun 2026 · Evidence checked 20 Oct 2026
SpaceBlast starts orbital data-center technology development (opens in a new tab)Research participant
Program organization: SpaceBlast
PartnershipCFRP-based prototyping, fabrication and engineering feedback supporting structural and thermal requirements in SpaceBlast's orbital data-center technology development.
TECH-LAB's 25 June 2026 announcement describes its development contribution. This is not evidence of a separately priced procurement contract. Workshare source: https://www.techlab-coltd.com/announcement/20260625_1433
Announced 24 Jun 2026 · Evidence checked 20 Oct 2026
SpaceBlast starts orbital data-center technology development (opens in a new tab)Research participant
Program organization: SpaceBlast
Research selectionLead implementation role for JAXA’s orbital data-center technology program, covering fault-tolerant edge computing and an orbital demonstration.
JAXA confirms research selection, not a disclosed procurement contract. Legal purchaser, funding amount, contract terms, demonstration vehicle and schedule are not disclosed. SpaceBlast remains the known implementing program organization.
Announced 16 Jan 2026 · Evidence checked 25 Sept 2026
Selection result: Orbital data center construction technology (opens in a new tab)Manual review 29 Oct 2026. Compared JAXA-program participation and the October 20 TENEDGE release with saved collaborator roles. Replaced catalog-only FPGA prose with direct issuer evidence and added the ground/onboard AI workflow. The display is a mock-up. Flight vehicle, processor model, memory, IT power and deployment date remain undisclosed. Primary body last observed 22 Oct, 16:10 UTC. Source monitoring: unavailable. Source collection and substantive profile review are separate checks. Plans and dates may change.
DigitalBlast · JAXA program participation (opens in a new tab)Verified announcements and milestones linked to this project, newest first.
DigitalBlast identifies itself as a collaborating institution and prospective commercialization lead.
SpaceBlast was selected for the 2026 program to pursue orbital routing-optimization concept design for its Space AI Cloud. Award amount and disbursement are undisclosed.
SpaceBlast held the JAXA program kickoff, reviewed the technical development plan and progress, and demonstrated a simulation of the high-reliability computing system.
SpaceBlast is named representative implementing institution for the orbital data-center technology program.
