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TakeMe2Space to launch India’s first orbital computing satellite on SpaceX’s Transporter-18

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Indian startup TakeMe2Space plans to launch what it describes as the country’s first orbital computing satellite on a SpaceX rocket on Oct. 1. The spacecraft is intended to use AI to process Earth-observation data in orbit, reducing the need to transmit raw imagery back to Earth.

Discovered 2026-09-27T20:35:51.069364-07:00 | 2026-09-27T20:35:51.069364-07:00

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  • The mission would demonstrate an India-based commercial application for onboard processing, shifting Earth-observation workflows from transmitting raw data to analyzing it in orbit.
  • AI-enabled orbital computing could reduce downlink requirements and potentially improve the speed and efficiency of Earth-observation data delivery.
  • The satellite’s planned launch on SpaceX’s Transporter-18 mission highlights the role of shared commercial launch services in enabling emerging space companies.

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