{"id":93603,"date":"2026-01-27T13:02:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T10:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/?p=93603"},"modified":"2026-01-27T13:05:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T10:05:14","slug":"alibabas-qwen-3-ai-model-launched-into-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/alibabas-qwen-3-ai-model-launched-into-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Alibaba’s Qwen-3 AI Model Launched into Space"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alibaba Cloud’s Qwen-3 has become the world’s first AI model to be uploaded and operational in orbit, according to SCMP<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Chinese startup Adaspace Technology deployed the neural network in a space computing centre, part of the Star-Compute Project\u2014a network of 2,800 satellites designed to power physical artificial intelligence and support training and inference<\/span>.<\/p>\n

The LLM<\/span> completed several tasks, reported the company’s Executive Vice President Wang Yabo. He noted that the process of uploading prompts from Earth and receiving responses took less than two minutes.<\/p>\n

Adaspace’s space centre was launched<\/a> in May 2025. It became the world’s first constellation of 12 satellites for AI computing.<\/p>\n

Space: The Future of AI<\/h2>\n

Space is becoming a popular site for deploying AI hubs. However, in most cases, these are still just plans.<\/p>\n

In January, Elon Musk announced<\/a> that Tesla would resume work on Dojo3\u2014a previously abandoned project to create a third-generation chip for electric vehicles. Its new purpose is space computing.<\/p>\n

The billionaire and several other company leaders believe that the future of data centres lies beyond Earth. They argue that the planet’s energy grids are nearing their limits.<\/p>\n

Among the advantages are virtually unlimited access to solar energy and space for equipment deployment. The drawback is the high cost of rocket launches with the necessary infrastructure.<\/p>\n

Analysts from the research group 33FG estimated<\/a> that AI computing in orbit will become economically viable by 2030.<\/p>\n

Google was one of the first to take the initiative. The firm announced<\/a> a plan to create a network of satellites in low Earth orbit to generate energy for powering data centres.<\/p>\n

The idea is also supported by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, but Musk has a strategic advantage\u2014control over delivery means.<\/p>\n

The entrepreneur plans to use the upcoming IPO<\/span> of SpaceX to fund his idea of using Starship to launch clusters of computing satellites that can operate in constant sunlight and gather energy around the clock.<\/p>\n

Back in September 2024, the institute for the search for extraterrestrial intelligence turned to artificial intelligence<\/a> and machine learning to detect signs of aliens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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