Amid the intensifying global commercial space race centered on new space infrastructure, Shanghai has achieved a significant breakthrough in space-based optical computing. At the event, "Boundless Space Computing, Future Enlightened by Light," Dongfang TianSuan and Guangbenwei jointly inaugurated the Space-Based Optical Computing Innovation Center and launched the world’s first collaborative R&D project for space-based optical computing payloads. This marks a pivotal strategic step for Shanghai in the realm of space computing.

Space-based optical computing, known for its radiation-hardened properties, is uniquely suited to the harsh conditions of space and capable of supporting large-scale computing tasks. Dongfang TianSuan has already developed a full-chain capability in this field and has initiated the development of the world’s first optical computing satellite. However, transitioning from single-point validation to large-scale deployment necessitates a restructuring of the aerospace manufacturing system to reduce system costs effectively.

Currently, the computing power of a single optical computing board has reached 300 TOPS, and preliminary chip validation in space has been successfully completed. With the global market for space-based edge computing continuing to expand, the overall efficiency of the industrial chain has become a key competitive factor.

On the same day, the Yangtze River Delta Space-Based Computing Innovation Consortium, led by Dongfang TianSuan and involving multiple organizations, began preparations with a focus on seven core technologies. Shanghai is actively building a future industry cultivation mechanism, taking the lead in deploying the space-based computing sector. The city plans to further deepen research and strategic judgment, establish platforms, and advance the construction of a standardization system.