# Space Computing Boost AI applications, from Earth to space, with the NVIDIA accelerated computing platform. [Read the Announcement](https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/space-computing) Overview ## The Final Frontier of Space Computing Has Arrived Powering next-generation missions across ground-to-space environments requires new AI infrastructure. NVIDIA is collaborating with space industry leaders to deploy on-board accelerated computing in size, weight, and power-constrained environments across NVIDIA® [Jetson Orin](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/autonomous-machines/embedded-systems/jetson-orin.md)™, [IGX Thor](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/edge-computing/products/igx.md)™, and the [Space-1 Vera Rubin module](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/technologies/rubin.md). This enables orbital platforms to process and fuse sensor data, generate geospatial intelligence, and drive autonomous space operations with minimal downlink latency and costs. At edge ground stations, accelerated computing of satellite data processing—including compositing, orthorectification, and atmospheric compensation—delivers orders of magnitude speedup over legacy-based CPU systems. #### NVIDIA Launches Space Computing to Boost AI Into Orbit AetherFlux, Axiom Space, Kepler Communications, Planet Labs, Sophia Space, and Starcloud are using NVIDIA-accelerated computing platforms to power space missions across orbital and ground environments. [Read the Announcement](https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/space-computing) #### NVIDIA Announces the Space-1 Vera Rubin Module At GTC, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang announced NVIDIA's collaboration with commercial space leaders to advance geospatial intelligence and autonomous space operations. These include natural disaster response, environmental monitoring, climate and weather prediction, and critical infrastructure and resource management. [Watch the Keynote](https://www.youtube.com/live/jw_o0xr8MWU?t=6340s) Benefits ## Unlock a New Era of Space Innovation Discover new levels of energy efficiency and performance with NVIDIA accelerated computing. ### Faster On-Board AI Compute The NVIDIA Space-1 [Vera Rubin](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/technologies/rubin.md) module delivers up to 25x more AI compute per GPU for space-based inferencing and orbital data centers. ### High-Throughput Ground Processing The [NVIDIA RTX PRO™ 6000 Blackwell](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/products/workstations/professional-desktop-gpus/rtx-pro-6000-family.md) Server Edition GPU provides up to 100x faster performance versus legacy CPU-based batch systems for geospatial imagery analysis. ### Enhanced Energy Efficiency [NVIDIA Jetson™](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/autonomous-machines/embedded-systems.md) and [IGX Thor](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/edge-computing/products/igx.md) offer energy-efficient, high-performance AI inference, image sensing, and accelerated data processing. ### Deploy Frontier Models Use frontier models in space for on-orbit analytics, autonomous scientific discovery, and rapid insight generation. Products ## Bring AI to the Edge of Space Discover data center-class performance with a full-stack accelerated computing platform, optimized for size, weight, and power (SWaP)-constrained environments. ### Space-1 Vera Rubin Module * The NVIDIA Space-1 Vera Rubin module delivers data center-class AI compute at scale, enabling frontier and foundation models to operate directly in space. * Its tightly integrated CPU-GPU architecture and high-bandwidth interconnect provide the performance and memory needed to process massive data streams from space-based instruments in real time or form the processing backbone of orbital data centers. * By bringing hyperscale AI capability into orbital platforms, the Space-1 Vera Rubin module unlocks on-orbit analytics, autonomous scientific discovery, and rapid insight generation. [Explore Vera Rubin](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/technologies/rubin.md) ### Jetson Orin * NVIDIA Jetson Orin delivers high-performance AI inference in an ultra-compact, energy-efficient module built for edge deployment. * Jetson Orin enables real-time processing of vision, navigation, and sensor data directly onboard spacecraft, reducing latency and optimizing bandwidth. * Jetson Orin combines the NVIDIA Jetson platform’s AI software ecosystem and NVIDIA CUDA® acceleration. This makes it ideal for satellites, on-orbit servicing vehicles, and space-based sensing platforms that require intelligent, responsive computing while remaining integrated with ground operations. [Explore Jetson Orin](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/autonomous-machines/embedded-systems/jetson-orin.md) ### IGX Thor * NVIDIA IGX Thor provides industrial-grade durability and enterprise software support in a power-efficient platform designed for next-generation, mission-critical edge environments. * It supports real-time AI processing, functional safety, secure boot, and autonomous operation. This lets spacecraft process sensor data locally, optimize bandwidth use, and enhance responsiveness, all while seamlessly complementing and extending the capabilities of ground control systems. [Explore IGX Thor](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/edge-computing/products/igx.md) ### RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition (BSE) * The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPU delivers massive acceleration for on-ground processing over traditional architectures. * NVIDIA data center platforms deliver high-throughput, on-demand ground processing for geospatial intelligence, delivering up to 100x faster performance versus legacy CPU-based batch systems when analyzing massive imagery archives. [Explore RTX PRO 6000 BSE](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/rtx-pro-6000-blackwell-server-edition.md) Resources ## Understanding the Space Computing Opportunity Explore key use cases and content from NVIDIA and key partners in the commercial space industry. 1. Use Cases 2. NVIDIA Blogs 3. Partner Announcements 4. Technical Sessions ### Earth Orbit (EO) and Infrared (IR) Imagery Process EO and IR imagery in orbit to deliver real-time wildfire, climate, and infrastructure insights instead of downlinking hundreds of terabytes of raw data to ground. ### Radio Frequency (RF) and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Accelerate RF signal processing and spectrum intelligence in orbit for resilient, low-latency communications and payload operations. Run AI-enhanced radar and SAR processing in space for rapid detection, tracking, and change monitoring to support critical mission decisions. ### Autonomous Space Operations Process real-time sensor data locally for mission-critical autonomous spacecraft control within strict size, weight and power constraints. ### Planet Labs Planet is collaborating with NVIDIA to build a GPU-native AI engine that accelerates satellite imagery into real-time planetary intelligence and insights. [Read the Announcement](https://investors.planet.com/news/news-details/2026/Planet-to-Build-Worlds-First-GPU-Native-AI-Engine-for-Planetary-Intelligence-with-NVIDIA/default.aspx) ### Kepler Communications Kepler is using NVIDIA Jetson Orin to power the first space-based, scalable cloud infrastructure, processing data in-orbit across its optical constellation. [Read the Announcement](https://kepler.space/kepler-deploys-first-space-based-scalable-cloud-infrastructure-powered-by-nvidia/) ### Aetherflux Aetherflux is bringing together NVIDIA Space-1 Vera Rubin, IGX Thor, and Jetson Orin to orbit to power AI-driven geospatial intelligence and autonomous space operations. [Read the Announcement](https://aetherflux.medium.com/aetherflux-is-taking-ai-compute-to-orbit-with-nvidia-ba098e018210) ### Sophia Space Sophia Space is using NVIDIA Jetson Orin to embed AI into modular orbital compute platforms, enabling real-time processing and autonomous operations directly in space. [Read the Announcement](https://sophia.space/news/the-rise-of-orbital-ai-sophia-space-and-nvidia-power-intelligence-in-orbit) ### Firefly Aerospace Firefly Aerospace is integrating NVIDIA Jetson on its Elytra spacecraft so Ocula can process lunar imagery on-orbit, turning raw Moon data into real-time insights. [Read the Announcement](https://fireflyspace.com/news/firefly-aerospace-enables-on-orbit-processing-for-moon-imaging-service-with-nvidia-jetson/) **Ecosystem** ## Explore Space Companies Working With NVIDIA Ruggedized NVIDIA edge compute for space computing and orbital data centers. Stay Connected ## Get the Latest News in Edge Computing Stay up-to-date with NVIDIA announcements and partner news in edge AI, including space computing. [Subscribe](#subscribe) Aethero's NxA Edge Computing Module based on the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Thor or Orin - the NxA is available in a modular or multiple redundant or a kubernetes-enabled distributed computing deployment for space operations. [Learn More](https://www.aethero.com/) Aitech S-A2300 COTS AI supercomputer leverages NVIDIA Jetson Orin to create a system specifically designed for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) missions. [Learn More](https://aitechsystems.com/products/space/integrated-systems-space/s-a2300-radiation-tolerant-cots-ai-supercomputer/) EDGX Sterna is a flight-proven edge computer, powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX, for cubesats to microsats, with industry leading compute per watt-hour across 5-year LEO SSO missions. [Learn More](https://www.edgx.space/product/sterna) The Eizo Condor™ Thor 3U VPX Series brings rugged single board computers, powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, designed for real-time ISR, uncrewed systems, and multi-sensor fusion. [Learn More](https://www.eizorugged.com/products/condor-nvidia-thor-sbc/) The WOLF-14T5 is a rugged 3U VPX single-board computer powered by NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin and ConnectX-7, designed to deliver high-performance AI processing and up to 100 GbE networking for demanding, secure embedded applications. [Learn More](https://wolfadvancedtechnology.com/products/vpx3u-orin-cx7-sbc/) ## Get the Latest News in Edge Computing Welcome back. Not you? Log Out Welcome back. Not you? Clear form