NVIDIA: Vera Rubin Space-1 Module
NVIDIA's compute module for satellites and orbital data centers; its CEO said cooling in space is still being worked out.
| Company | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Partners | Planet, Aetherflux, Sophia Space |
| Category | hardware platform |
| Hardware | Vera Rubin Space-1 Module for orbital data centers |
| Timeline | announced 16 Mar 2026 (GTC); availability not stated |
| Vehicle | not public |
| Mission | not public |
| Scale | not public |
| Funding (public) | not public |
| Status | announced |
| NORAD IDs | not yet public |
Sources
- SiliconANGLE, 2026-03-16: Vera Rubin Space-1 Module previewed at GTC for orbital data centers; partners include Sophia Space, Aetherflux and Planet
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