Jakarta, INTI - Beijing has approved the establishment of the Chinese capital’s first Space Computing Industry Innovation Center, a facility designed to connect the entire space computing value chain and accelerate the development of satellite-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
The innovation center is scheduled to begin operations by the end of June 2026.
The initiative marks a strategic step in China's efforts to strengthen its space computing capabilities, a field that is rapidly gaining importance as demand grows for real-time data processing directly in orbit.
Six Key Research Areas
According to Science and Technology Daily, the center will focus on six major research areas.
These include the development of specialized space-grade computing chips engineered to withstand extreme temperatures while maintaining high reliability.
Research will also cover high-performance space computing payloads equipped with ultra-fast connectivity capabilities.
In addition, the center will work on satellite platforms and standardized frameworks for space computing systems.
Other research priorities include power-efficient large-scale space-based AI models, cloud-based measurement and control networks that integrate space and terrestrial systems, and service-oriented, tokenized operating systems for managing space computing resources.
Backed by Academia and Industry
The innovation center is jointly led by the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT) alongside several leading companies in the space computing sector.
Space computing represents a new computing paradigm that enables data processing, storage, intelligent analytics, and decision-making to be performed directly on orbital platforms such as satellites and space stations.
Wang Shangguang, Dean of the School of Computer Science at BUPT, stated that Beijing possesses a comprehensive industrial ecosystem capable of supporting the advancement of these technologies.
According to Wang, the city is home to numerous rocket and satellite companies, developers of large-scale artificial intelligence models, and semiconductor manufacturers, providing a solid foundation for the growth of China's space computing industry.
Strengthening China's Position in Space Technology
The innovation center is expected to accelerate the development of space computing technologies while reinforcing China's competitiveness in the global technology landscape.
The integration of satellite systems, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and advanced communications technologies is projected to become a key driver of future innovation and industrial growth.
Conclusion
The approval of Beijing’s first Space Computing Industry Innovation Center highlights China’s growing commitment to advancing next-generation space technologies. By integrating satellite infrastructure, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and orbital data processing, the initiative is expected to accelerate innovation across the space sector while strengthening the country’s position in the global race for space-based computing and communications technologies.
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