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EDGX Launches AI Satellite Computer STERNA in SpaceX Mission

4/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

EDGX launched the first in-orbit demonstration of STERNA, an AI-powered edge computer for satellites, aboard SpaceX's Transporter-16 mission.
STERNA enables real-time data processing in space.
EDGX is developing a compute-as-a-service model that lets customers upload software and process data in orbit.
Wouter Benoot, EDGX co-founder, emphasizes that STERNA, powered by NVIDIA technology, dynamically adjusts power usage to optimize performance.

History

Historical Context

NASA's Apollo 11 mission achieved the first moon landing in 1969, utilizing the Apollo Guidance Computer with just 64KB of memory. This milestone in space exploration paved the way for advancements in satellite technology, culminating in EDGX's STERNA, which leverages NVIDIA technology for real-time data processing in orbit. The evolution from Apollo's basic systems to modern AI capabilities highlights significant progress in space technology.

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Story summary

EDGX launched the first in-orbit demonstration of STERNA, an AI-powered edge computer for satellites, aboard SpaceX's Transporter-16 mission.
STERNA enables real-time data processing in space.
EDGX is developing a compute-as-a-service model that lets customers upload software and process data in orbit.
Wouter Benoot, EDGX co-founder, emphasizes that STERNA, powered by NVIDIA technology, dynamically adjusts power usage to optimize performance.

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