Elon Musk confirms SpaceX AI satellite project name 'Starmind'
Elon Musk just revealed the name for SpaceX's ambitious AI satellite project: Starmind.
The plan? Launch up to one million satellites that can handle AI tasks in space, not just beam down internet like Starlink.
Musk confirmed the name after fans noticed a trademark filing and started buzzing online.
Solar-powered satellites with advanced AI processors
Starmind satellites will be packed with advanced processors for things like AI inference and query processing, all powered by solar energy, so they do not rely on Earth's data centers.
The first prototypes are set to launch in early 2027, with mass production kicking off soon after.
By using Starship rockets, SpaceX hopes to send dozens of these satellites into orbit per mission and help meet the world's growing need for powerful AI infrastructure.