During this year's sessions of the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Zhang Tao, a professor at Beihang University, put forth a proposal to expedite the establishment of a computing constellation. This move aims to gain a competitive edge in the realm of space-based computing capabilities. Space-based computing power involves deploying computing resources in space via satellite networks, enabling comprehensive global coverage without interruptions. In May of the previous year, the world's inaugural space computing constellation was successfully deployed into orbit.

Recently, a Chinese research team harnessed the space-based computing power of satellites already in orbit to control a ground-based humanoid robot using natural language commands. The overarching objective of "extending computing power to space" is to overcome the limitations of terrestrial computing, including constraints related to energy, physical space, and cooling requirements. It also addresses the pressing need for high-performance computing in industries such as artificial intelligence (AI). By transitioning satellites from mere data "couriers" to "analysts," space-based computing power facilitates real-time data processing in orbit. This enhancement significantly boosts efficiency in scenarios like emergency disaster response and forest fire prevention.

Moreover, space-based computing power carries strategic importance. Given the scarcity of low-orbit space and spectrum resources, early adopters will secure the authority to shape the future of space infrastructure. China has achieved remarkable advancements in this domain and is well-positioned to spearhead the global development of space-based computing power in the years to come.