#Project Suncatcher

Google has confirmed a successful in-orbit TPU test, with the Gemma 4 model successfully executing a prompt and writing a haiku in space. Project Suncatcher aims to pioneer orbital AI data centers.

On October 1, 2026, Google will launch the Project Suncatcher satellite with four TPU chips — the first test module for AI computations in orbit. The mission is designed for one year, and the ultimate goal is a network of 80 satellites.