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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
China Begins Developing Artificial Intelligence Constellation In Space With Satellite Launch
A Long March-2D rocket launched the first batch of the Three-Body Computing Constellation from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. The constellation is designed to "host thousands of satellites with a total computing power of 1,000 peta operations per second (POPS) upon completion," according to China Central Television. Credit: | footage courtesy: China Central Television (CCTV) | edited by Steve Spaleta
Mint
25-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Time to re-imagine Indian manufacturing from the ground up
China's President Xi Jinping has stepped up calls for greater self-reliance in the country's manufacturing sector, reinforcing a strategy that has long unsettled its global trade partners. His latest remarks came less than a week after Beijing and Washington agreed to a 90-day pause in their bilateral trade conflict. The message is unmistakably forward-looking: economic resilience, in Beijing's calculus, will come not from the Chinese economy's openness, but from fortified sovereignty. India must take heed—not to mimic China's model, but to recognize the scale and seriousness with which Beijing is re-setting its industrial ambitions. While much attention has focused on traditional sectors, the scope of China's strategic planning stretches far beyond. Also Read: How a manufacturing boom could help India close the gender gap Programmes such as its Three-Body Computing Constellation, which seeks to process data in space rather than rely exclusively on ground-based infrastructure, and its New Infrastructure initiative, which aims to integrate its space, computing and artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystems into a common architecture, are designed to position China as a nation where manufacturing, data and national capability converge. In this context, India's manufacturing strategy demands nothing less than an overhaul. There is now a clear recognition among global producers that excessive dependence on China is both economically and geopolitically risky. This strategic recalibration has opened a rare window for India. Yet, intent must not be mistaken for preparedness. India's manufacturing sector continues to punch below its potential. Its contribution to GDP has remained stagnant for long, despite repeated policy pronouncements. Structural constraints—cumbersome regulations, poor contract enforcement, fragmented infrastructure and bureaucratic unpredictability—continue to erode investor confidence. Policy instruments like our production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes represent a promising shift in direction, but their results have been patchy. For India to serve as a genuine alternative to China, it must build not only capacity, but also credibility and coherence. The need for stronger manufacturing goes beyond economics. In the emerging global order, manufacturing is a proxy for national resilience and strategic autonomy. India cannot afford to see industrial policy as a narrow economic tool. It must be reframed as a national strategy. Also Read: Ajit Ranade: India must diversify its exports of manufactured goods The challenge is compounded by a fast shifting manufacturing frontier. Advanced manufacturing today is inseparable from frontier technologies—robotics, quantum materials, cyber-physical systems and AI. Nations that fail to integrate these capabilities into their industrial base will find themselves stuck in low-value assembly roles, increasingly expendable in the global value chain. India risks exactly this fate, unless it invests in research and development institutions, translational science and sovereign technology ecosystems that can be scaled up at will. Tariff concessions and free trade agreements, while necessary, cannot compensate for the absence of deep industrial innovation. India's democratic structure makes its path more complex but potentially more durable as well. The country can't mobilize capital and labour through central diktat. We must take a harder route, but one with greater long-term legitimacy and resilience. If we pursue a clear strategy, we can offer the world a unique proposition: a trusted, rules-based and pluralistic manufacturing ecosystem that is open, scalable and anchored in law. Also Read: India can leap from cost competitiveness to innovation-led manufacturing For this to materialize, however, India must abandon incrementalism. Manufacturing must be treated not as just another growth problem to be solved, but as a core aspect of our economic architecture. It is through manufacturing that productivity is unlocked, technological depth is built and strategic heft is earned. While emerging technologies will inevitably displace certain categories of labour, they also offer us an opportunity to re-imagine industrial employment altogether. The future of jobs will not lie in resisting automation, but in preparing the workforce to thrive alongside it. India must therefore invest in building a tech-enabled labour base, redesign vocational training for hybrid skill sets and create adaptive ecosystems where services, innovation and advanced manufacturing co-evolve. Also Read: Madan Sabnavis: Can India's economy count on manufacturing as an engine of growth? Global trade winds may temporarily shift in India's favour, but the ballast must come from within—through the strategic construction of systems that reward efficiency, absorb disruption and scale quality production without surrendering the sector's employment imperative. Historical precedent reinforces the argument. The great powers of the past two centuries—from Industrial-Age Britain and post-war America to contemporary China—built their global influence on a bedrock of industrial strength. This isn't an anachronistic view. Even in this digital age, the ability to design, produce and distribute physical goods at scale remains central to economic progress. Software may be embedding itself in everything, but cannot replace hardware in times of geopolitical rupture. This moment is not just about factory floors. It is about the kind of nation India wants to become. It is a test of whether the country can lead with systems, not slogans. A well-formulated manufacturing strategy would be a statement of intent to shape the future, rather than be shaped by it. The author is a corporate advisor and author of 'Family and Dhanda'
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Business Standard
19-05-2025
- Science
- Business Standard
China launches 12 satellites to build world's 1st space-based supercomputer
China has launched the first 12 satellites of its space-based supercomputing network, aiming to outpace Earth's most powerful systems with real-time, in-orbit data processing. Twelve advanced satellites, equipped with AI-powered computing systems and high-speed inter-satellite links, were launched into orbit last week aboard a Long March 2D rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, according to state-run Guangming Daily. The satellites mark the first phase of China's groundbreaking Three-Body Computing Constellation – an ambitious space-based supercomputing network led by Zhejiang Lab. Once fully deployed, the constellation will deliver real-time data processing in orbit with a staggering capacity of 1,000 peta operations per second (POPS). The satellites in the planned 2,800-strong orbital supercomputer, created by ADA Space, Zhijiang Laboratory and Neijang High-Tech Zone, will be able to autonomously collect and process data without the need for terrestrial stations, the company said in a statement. Each of the 12 satellites can handle a staggering 744 trillion operations per second and are interlinked via ultra-fast laser connections capable of transferring data at up to 100 gigabits per second, according to Guangming Daily. Together, the initial cluster delivers 5 peta operations per second (POPS) of computing power and 30 terabytes of onboard storage. Equipped with an advanced space-based AI model featuring 8 billion parameters, these satellites can process raw data directly in orbit. They will also serve as testbeds for cutting-edge technologies, including cross-orbit laser communication and deep-space astronomical observations. According to the Chinese government, the mission, which marks a major step in China's space-based computing efforts, aims to build a network of thousands of satellites with a total computing power of 1,000 POPS. The constellation will enable real-time, in-orbit data processing to accelerate AI development in space. AI data centres in space: Power saving The idea of building AI-powered data centres in space could also offer a promising solution to Earth's growing climate concerns. The advantages of a space-based supercomputer extend far beyond faster communication, according to the South China Morning Post. Traditional satellites face significant bottlenecks—limited bandwidth and scarce ground stations mean that under 10 per cent of the data they collect ever reaches Earth. But orbiting data centres could revolutionise this process. As Harvard astronomer and space historian Jonathan McDowell told the outlet, these systems can harness solar power and release excess heat into space, dramatically cutting down on energy consumption and carbon emissions. He added that similar initiatives could soon emerge from the US and Europe. Global data centres are on track to consume over 1,000 terawatt hours of electricity annually by 2026 – a figure comparable to Japan's entire power usage – according to estimates from the International Energy Agency.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
China launches first AI satellites to build world's first supercomputer in orbit
China has launched the first batch of satellites for its ambitious space-based supercomputing project, the Three-Body Computing Constellation. A Long March 2D rocket lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, carrying 12 AI-powered satellites into orbit on May 14. Each satellite is equipped with intelligent computing systems and high-speed laser communication links, enabling it to process data directly in space. This marks a significant shift from traditional methods, where satellites collect data and transmit it back to Earth for processing, due to which less than 10 per cent of the collected data typically makes it back to Earth, often with significant delays. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The 18 Most Beautiful Hotel Swimming Pools You'll Wish You Could Dive Into! Learn More Undo Developed by Zhejiang Lab, a research institute backed by the Zhejiang provincial government, the constellation aims to achieve a total computing capacity of 1,000 peta operations per second (POPS), or one quintillion operations per second, once fully deployed. For context, the El Capitan supercomputer at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California, considered one of the world's most powerful, achieves over 1.72 POPS. Live Events Jonathan McDowell, a space historian and astronomer at Harvard University , commented on the significance of this development: 'Orbital data centres can use solar power and radiate their heat to space, reducing the energy needs and carbon footprint,' he said. He added that this launch represents "the first substantial flight test of the networking part of this concept". The satellites are interconnected through high-speed laser links capable of data transfer rates up to 100 gigabits per second. Collectively, the initial network offers a combined computing power of 5 POPS and 30 terabytes of on-board storage. They also carry a space-based AI model with 8 billion parameters, capable of processing raw satellite data directly in orbit. Guoxing Aerospace, an AI satellite developer based in Chengdu, was responsible for developing the intelligent satellite platforms and overseeing satellite assembly. HiStarlink, a start-up specialising in laser communications, developed the high-speed optical terminals that enable data transfer between satellites in the network. Data centres worldwide are projected to consume over 1,000 terawatt hours of electricity annually by 2026, equivalent to Japan's entire electricity consumption. Cooling these facilities also requires vast amounts of water; for instance, Google used 19.7 billion litres (5.2 billion gallons) to cool its data centres in 2022 alone. By processing data directly in orbit, the Three-Body Computing Constellation could alleviate the strain on terrestrial resources and infrastructure. This development not only positions China at the forefront of space-based computing but also sets the stage for a new era in how humanity processes and manages data.
India.com
16-05-2025
- Science
- India.com
Bad news for Donald Trump as China launches world's first Supercomputer in space, it's dangerous for US because...
Chinese President Xi Jinping China launches world's first Supercomputer in Orbit: In a significant development impacting the race of supercomputers and space, China launched the first batch of satellites for its space computing system. Through the twelve computing satellites, China is aiming to have a system that can possibly challenge the most powerful ground-based supercomputers. Here are all the details you need to know about the launch of world's first Supercomputer in space orbit. The newly launched twelve computing satellites are the first batch of the 'Three-Body Computing Constellation,' according to Zhejiang Lab, a research institute based in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province was quoted as saying by a CCTV report. China's super computer vs US' supercomputer For a comparison, the Chinese constellation will support in-orbit data processing with a total computing capacity of 1,000 peta operations per second (POPS) and on the other hand, US' the new El Capitan system at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California, which last year was the world's most powerful supercomputer, performs 1.72 petaoperations — or 1.72 quintillion operations per second. China places computing satellite constellation in space It should also be noted that China placed the space computing satellite constellation into space through the launch of a Long March-2D carrier rocket. The rocket blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, marking a significant advancement in China's space-based computing capabilities, the report said. Why it's dangerous for US! The news update is a sign of worry for US because if China develops more technology in supercomputer technology, US' interests can be harmed in space. China's Three-Body Computing Constellation Wang Jian, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering and director of Zhejiang Lab, said the 'Three-Body Computing Constellation,' jointly developed by Zhejiang Lab and global partners, is large-scale space computing infrastructure designed to host thousands of satellites with a total computing power of 1,000 peta operations per second (POPS) upon completion. By enabling real-time in-orbit data processing, the facility aims to overcome the efficiency bottlenecks of traditional satellite data handling and advance the application and development of artificial intelligence in space, Wang said. (With inputs from agencies)
