TILE
A one-square-meter, one-centimeter-thick module with solar cells on one side and NVIDIA computers inside that cools itself by radiating heat to space. Thousands could link into a 1 MW orbital data center.
Why it matters
Data centers on Earth need large amounts of power and cooling. In orbit, solar panels supply the power and heat can be radiated to space, so a self-powered, self-cooled compute block could make orbital computing practical.
How the technology works
Each TILE powers about four NVIDIA Jetson Orin units from its own array, without drawing on the host satellite, and spreads heat to an aluminum radiator. It can attach to a satellite or fly as a companion.
Sophia plans the first two TILEs and ground tests in 2026 and a full in-orbit demo in late 2027 or early 2028.
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