At the critical moment of X's upcoming listing on June 10th, CEO Elon Musk unveiled the company's space AI data center plan to the public for the first time through a 30-minute official video. The core of this plan is the first-generation dedicated computing satellite called "AI1." AI1 has a wingspan of 70 meters and can support a continuous computing load of 120 kilowatts, with a peak of 150 kilowatts, matching the computing power of an NVIDIA GB300 cabinet on Earth.
The design goal of the AI1 satellite is to maximize the use of solar energy in space. Its massive solar wingspan not only exceeds that of current Starlink V3 satellites but is also comparable to the wingspan of a Boeing 777-9X aircraft. In the video, Musk mentioned that the initial satellites will use NVIDIA chips and have the capability to connect via high-speed laser links, seamlessly integrating with the existing Starlink satellite network.
In response to external doubts about technology and cost, Musk stated that sending data centers into space is not complicated, and many core technologies have already been verified during the production of Starlink V3 satellites. He also pointed out that the structural design of AI satellites is actually simpler than that of Starlink satellites, mainly consisting of a large number of solar panels and heat sinks.
To support this ambitious plan, SpaceX will expand the Gigasat factory in Texas to manufacture ultra-large solar panels required for AI satellites. Musk expects that by the end of 2027, SpaceX will achieve 1 gigawatt of AI computing power per year and plans to gradually scale up to 1 terawatt, a goal that will completely change the global AI computing power supply landscape.
Key Points:
🌌 The wingspan of the AI1 satellite reaches 70 meters, with computing power comparable to an NVIDIA GB300 cabinet.
💡 The plan uses NVIDIA chips and has the capability to connect via high-speed laser links.
🚀 The goal is to achieve 1 gigawatt of AI computing power by the end of 2027 and eventually scale up to 1 terawatt.
