# on‑orbit computing

China’s Zhijiang Lab Plans 100-Satellite ‘Three‑Body’ AI Constellation by 2027, Pushing Models Into Orbit

Zhijiang Laboratory has announced plans to field a 100‑satellite ‘Three‑Body Computing Constellation’ by 2027, with 39 satellites in development and 10 AI‑capable units due in 2026. The constellation will run a domestic foundation model on‑orbit to enable satellite autonomy, rapid calibration and multimodal data fusion, signalling China’s push to embed AI in space systems.