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Kepler Launches Satellite Compute Cluster, Attracts 18 Clients

4/13/2026

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Kepler Communications launched an in-orbit compute cluster in January using 40 Nvidia Orin processors on 10 satellites.
Kepler now serves 18 customers, with the U.S. military as a significant client.
Kepler partnered with Sophia Space to test Sophia's software on Kepler's satellites.
Sophia's software is scheduled for deployment in late 2026.
Rob DeMillo, CEO of Sophia Space, says terrestrial data-center regulations may boost space-based interest.

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Story summary

Kepler Communications launched an in-orbit compute cluster in January using 40 Nvidia Orin processors on 10 satellites.
Kepler now serves 18 customers, with the U.S. military as a significant client.
Kepler partnered with Sophia Space to test Sophia's software on Kepler's satellites.
Sophia's software is scheduled for deployment in late 2026.
Rob DeMillo, CEO of Sophia Space, says terrestrial data-center regulations may boost space-based interest.