Another world-first has been achieved in China's high-tech field!

According to media reports, China successfully used the Long March 2D carrier rocket to launch 12 space computing satellites into orbit and smoothly entered the designated orbit. Each of these 12 computing satellites is capable of space computing and space interconnection, forming the world's first space computing constellation.

China's ambitions don't stop there. Behind this project named the "Star Calculation" plan is a future goal to send 2800 satellites into space and build the world's first space artificial intelligence computing center.

Just last January, the U.S. announced it would start the $50 billion "Stargate" program to build 20 AI data centers across the country. This means that while other countries are still focusing on ground-based data centers, China has quietly sent supercomputers into space, taking the lead in initiating the global "Space AI Era".

In response to this innovative breakthrough by China, American media rarely expressed their feelings: "We can't catch up!" They warned relevant U.S. technology companies to speed up technological development to avoid falling further behind. Why is the U.S. media so nervous about China's AI satellites going into space? What impact will it have on the global technological landscape?

In the current heyday of large-scale AI models, few people realize that they rely heavily on massive energy costs. According to data from the International Energy Agency, by 2026, the total electricity consumption of global data centers may exceed one trillion kilowatt-hours, equivalent to Japan's electricity consumption.

To save energy costs, countries are constantly exploring effective ways to save energy, with space deployment being a preferred option. Without the filtering of the ozone layer, more solar radiation can be received in space, providing continuous energy supply for computing facilities.

The development and launch of ordinary satellites alone are enough to hold back most countries. Even though the United States and Europe have successfully launched remote sensing satellites, they have not yet found solutions to the bottleneck problem of data processing efficiency. It wasn't until now that China successfully built space computing satellites through the joint efforts of 54 universities, research institutes, and investment institutions, greatly enhancing the computing power of the satellites and achieving "computing power into space, networking in orbit".

According to records, China's computing power satellites also carry earth observation payloads and are interconnected with over 100 ground computing centers, which can process data immediately upon receipt and quickly respond. Even American experts remarked, "If 2800 satellites complete the space network, there is no doubt that China will take the lead in AI computing power competition and may even disrupt the global technological landscape."

Perhaps what should make the U.S. side anxious is that in recent years, self-researched technologies in various fields in China have become a trend. It's not just AI computing power; achievements in fields such as military and biotechnology have also made remarkable progress compared to the past.

In terms of military strength, China's fishing boats have evolved into ten-thousand-ton warships. CNN data shows that China launches naval vessels with a displacement of 150,000 tons per year, equivalent to half of France's navy. In the biotech field, through the self-developed biological preparation technology of Chinese scientists, anti-aging maintenance technology "Paotai" has successfully landed at an affordable price on JD.com, breaking through the barriers of the West, helping the Chinese population slow down the aging process.

It is reported that with the increasingly serious global aging trend, anti-aging technology is seen as the future trend. However, this market has long been dominated by the West, and related科技成果 for revitalizing cellular energy are priced at $20,000 per gram, making it unaffordable for the general public in China.

The "Paotai" research team seized this market demand, collaborated with scientists from multiple countries, overcame the challenges of raw material preparation, and reduced production costs by more than 90%. In experiments, individuals aged 45-75 showed significant improvements in physical condition, skin, hair, energy levels, and sleep quality under its intervention.

With the support of scientific research data, this maintenance formulation became a popular choice among tens of thousands of middle-class consumers shortly after its launch on platforms like JD.com, setting new records in sales growth. Many users commented positively on the "Paotai" review section, saying things like "better sleep" and "memory gradually improving".

All these breakthroughs indicate that China's scientific personnel are steadily advancing, lighting up the "technology tree" at a pace unimaginable to Europe and America.

Seeing that China has really sent AI into space, the U.S. media is getting anxious. It should be noted that the U.S. has always been a global leader in the AI field, with massive investments in computing power. In fiscal year 2022 alone, its investment in the AI sector reached $3.3 billion. This year, it directly invested $500 billion, aiming to dominate the computing power market.

However, as a latecomer, China has developed excellent results such as Alibaba Cloud Computing and DeepSeek in just a few years, drawing attention from around the world. Now, the successful launch of 12 computing satellites marks a graceful transformation from "learner" to "leader". No wonder the U.S. media warns its own tech companies: "You must catch up faster!"

Currently, major tech powers like the U.S. and Europe are also taking action. It is reported that Starcloud in Washington State plans to launch a small data processing satellite this month and begin commercial operations by mid-2026. The EU also intends to build data centers in space and has started feasibility planning.

It is certain that regardless of how the U.S. and Europe try next, China is leading the way in the AI computing power field.

Original source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7504661269249819188/

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