# Supersmartcompute (Super Intelligent Computing-1): orbital data center program

> China (China), startup. Stage 5 of 7: Own satellite flown. Super Intelligent Computing-1 (超智算一号) launched on Kinetica-1 on 2026-09-20.

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- Data as of: 2026-10-05 (last evidence review)
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## Stage evidence

- Super Intelligent Computing-1 (超智算一号) launched on Kinetica-1 on 2026-09-20. Sources: [Science and Technology Daily](https://www.stdaily.com/web/gdxw/2026-09/22/content_586153.html)

## Approach

- Orbit: LEO (not specified)
- Architecture: In-orbit intelligent computing satellite for remote sensing analysis and AI inference; laser networking planned
- Power: Not disclosed
- Cooling: Not disclosed
- Compute: Not disclosed
- Customers: Emergency response, natural resources, ecological and ocean monitoring

## Milestones

| Date | Status | Confidence | Milestone | Sources |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-09-20 | achieved | Confirmed | Super Intelligent Computing-1 launched on Kinetica-1 Y18 with 8 other satellites. 12:03 Beijing time (04:03 UTC) on Kinetica-1 Y18; CelesTrak lists 2026-09-21. | [Science and Technology Daily](https://www.stdaily.com/web/gdxw/2026-09/22/content_586153.html) |

## Announced next steps (as the organisation stated them)

- undated: Advance large-scale constellation deployment. Sources: [Beijing municipal government](https://www.beijing.gov.cn/fuwu/lqfw/gggs/202609/t20260921_4873224.html)

## What to watch (SpaceNexus note, not a prediction)

Whether compute specifications are published.

## Cautions

- No compute figures published.

## People

- Liu Mingtao (founder)
- Li Peiyang (CTO)

## Sources

- [Science and Technology Daily](https://www.stdaily.com/web/gdxw/2026-09/22/content_586153.html)
- [Beijing municipal government](https://www.beijing.gov.cn/fuwu/lqfw/gggs/202609/t20260921_4873224.html)

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