Google targets 2027 orbital test of laser-linked AI satellites under Project Suncatcher

• Google detailed Project Suncatcher, a moonshot to develop scalable AI compute in orbit using clustered satellites carrying dozens of TPU chips.
• Laser links are central to the design, targeting very high bandwidth over short distances so satellites can track position and relative spacing.
• A two-satellite in-orbit test is scheduled for 2027 to validate precision laser communications and identify hardware failure points.
• The effort frames space as a potential future AI infrastructure layer, with results intended to guide subsequent satellite designs.

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