en.Wedoany.com Reported - Sophia Space, based in Pasadena, California, announced on June 23 that it plans to conduct in-orbit testing of its orbital data center technology in 2027 using Apex's Nova satellite platform.

The company's TILE (Thermally Integrated Low-Earth-Orbit Edge) computer module integrates solar cells, computing modules, and a passive thermal management system into a structure that extends from the central spacecraft platform. The test aims to validate on-orbit data processing technology.

Sophia Space CEO Rob DeMillo stated that the core of this approach is not just to increase processing speed, but more importantly, to enable satellites to make intelligent decisions autonomously, thereby accelerating innovation in defense, commercial space, and Earth observation.

The company initially focuses on providing AI computing services for data generated in orbit, such as processing information from Earth observation satellites. Unlike companies that provide AI data center services for data generated on the ground, Sophia Space directly addresses the need for on-board data processing. To accelerate the proof-of-concept timeline, the company chose to directly adopt Apex's Nova satellite platform rather than developing its own.

Sophia Space also announced the completion of a $7 million funding round. The round was led by EverGreen, an investment network composed of former Nvidia employees, with participation from institutions including SparkLabs Group, a startup accelerator and venture capital network. The company stated that its total funding has reached $22 million.

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