Google sends AI satellite to space

google is launching a satellite with its tensor processing units tpUs on october 1st aboard a spacex falcon 9 rocket. the satellite will harness solar power in low earth orbit. google aims to test how tpUs handle physical stress, radiation, and thermal extremes in space. the company found tpUs can withstand high g-force and radiation during experiments but needs to test cooling systems in space. travis beals, project suncatcher senior director, says the chips can run for 15 minutes before needing cooldown. this launch is about identifying failures and applying findings to future missions.