TelePIX Launches TetraPLEX: The Next-Gen AI Processor Elevating Satellite Data Analysis

TelePIX Launches TetraPLEX: The Next-Gen AI Processor Elevating Satellite Data Analysis
by Riko Seibo
Seoul, South Korea (SPX) Feb 16, 2024

In a significant stride for satellite technology, TelePIX, a South Korean space startup, has unveiled the TetraPLEX, a high-performance AI processor that promises to revolutionize the handling and analysis of satellite data. This processor, developed in collaboration with tech giant NVIDIA, boasts a groundbreaking 10 trillion operations per second, positioning it as a cornerstone for advanced in-space AI processing and edge computing.

The TetraPLEX serves as an on-board processor (OBP), a pivotal advancement that facilitates direct, in-space processing of data. This capability is set to transform how satellites manage data, offering a swift and cost-effective alternative to the conventional ground-based processing methods.

By integrating the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX's robust and energy-efficient AI processing power in a compact setup, TetraPLEX enhances its functionality, solidifying TelePIX's status as a member of the NVIDIA Inception program. This affiliation has provided TelePIX with invaluable support and insights into the latest NVIDIA technologies, further augmenting the capabilities of TetraPLEX.

TelePIX's Director, Dongshik Won, articulated the transformative potential of TetraPLEX, stating, "By enhancing satellite data processing with TetraPLEX, we aim to propel the entire satellite data service industry forward and significantly contribute to climate change response." The introduction of TetraPLEX is poised to redefine real-time analysis of extensive datasets in space, proving particularly instrumental for critical applications such as greenhouse gas monitoring.

Scheduled for launch in June, TetraPLEX is set to make history as the first technology of its kind to demonstrate real-time, high-speed parallel processing of big data AI models in space. A key focus of this demonstration will be on blue carbon monitoring, underscoring the vital role of marine ecosystems in carbon sequestration.

Looking ahead, TelePIX plans to debut South Korea's inaugural Spaceborne AI Cloud platform service. This innovative offering will leverage the AWS Ground Station and AI/machine learning services to process software or algorithms directly in space, showcasing the TetraPLEX's versatile edge computing capabilities.

This service is especially geared towards combatting climate change by enhancing the monitoring of greenhouse gases, marking a significant milestone in the integration of AI and cloud technologies in spaceborne applications.

The collaboration between TelePIX and NVIDIA through the development of TetraPLEX not only highlights the cutting-edge advancements in satellite technology but also sets a new benchmark for the global satellite data service industry. As the world increasingly looks towards space to address terrestrial challenges, technologies like TetraPLEX are at the forefront, driving innovation and offering solutions with the potential to significantly impact our approach to climate science and beyond.