Satlyt, founded by a former Google and SpaceX product manager, raises $8M to run AI on satellites
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.
What happened
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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The financing changes available capital and competitive capacity around Google; terms and investor participation remain key.
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- TechCrunch AIPrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%Satlyt, founded by a former Google and SpaceX product manager, raises $8M to run AI on satellites ↗
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