Satlyt, founded by a former Google and SpaceX product manager, raises $8M to run AI on satellites
By Tim Fernholz
Satlyt wants to be the Android of orbital computing, offering open software that works on many companies' satellites, versus SpaceX's closed, all-in-one iPhone-style approach.
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Satellite
An object that orbits a planet; usually a spacecraft used for communication, navigation, weather or observation.
Satellites underpin GPS, weather forecasts, broadcasting and climate monitoring.
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Computer systems that perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as understanding language, recognising images or making decisions.
AI is changing work, media and public services, raising questions about jobs, safety and regulation.
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