Satlyt, a startup founded by a former Google and SpaceX product manager, has raised $8M to develop open-source AI software for satellites. The company aims to be the Android of orbital computing, offering software that works across multiple satellite manufacturers, contrasting with SpaceX's closed ecosystem approach.
Background
The space industry is increasingly exploring on-orbit AI processing capabilities, with major players like SpaceX developing proprietary satellite software ecosystems.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Oct 14, 2026 at 12:30 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10