Beijing Space Computing Institute Targets 2028 Satellite Launch for Spaceborne Chips as E-Town Expands Sector
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Updated · Global Times · May 31
Beijing Space Computing Institute Targets 2028 Satellite Launch for Spaceborne Chips as E-Town Expands Sector
1 articles · Updated · Global Times · May 31
A new space computing institute has been set up in Beijing E-Town, with its first experimental satellite slated for launch by 2028.
The institute will develop spaceborne computing chips, inter-satellite laser communications, space-based energy and thermal management, integrated space-ground networks, and space security standards.
GalaxySpace said the project is designed as a full-chain platform spanning R&D, pilot validation, in-orbit testing and commercialization, with multiple experimental satellites later to be networked for trial operations.
That future network is intended to support an integrated space-ground intelligent computing system, while backers say lower satellite costs and mass production are critical to making commercial space computing viable.
The launch plan builds on moves in early April, when Beijing E-Town, city officials and industry bodies began preparing the innovation center and formed a Space Computing Committee.
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China is rapidly advancing its space computing capabilities by deploying sophisticated computing power directly into orbit. This transforms satellites from simple data sensors into intelligent nodes equipped with radiation-hardened chips, servers, and storage devices. As a result, space computing enables real-time data processing and expanded coverage compared to traditional ground-based centers. These advantages—such as real-time in-orbit processing, reduced energy costs, and wide-area coverage—are crucial for improving the efficiency of space-based data handling. Together, these developments lay the foundation for a seamless global network and highlight the strategic value of space computing.