On April 21, Yanhe Technology signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Comospace and Hunan Hangsheng Satellite Technology in Changsha.
The three parties will combine their strengths in satellite engineering, in-orbit computing, and perovskite space photovoltaics to explore next-generation space computing infrastructure. The collaboration aims to complete the launch and in-orbit validation of two computing satellites before March 2027, marking an early step toward a commercially viable, independently developed space computing constellation in China.
As the commercial space industry shifts from satellite deployment to in-orbit service capability, key challenges remain, including limited onboard computing power, constrained energy supply, and system integration efficiency.
In this partnership, Comospace focuses on space-based computing systems, Hangsheng Satellite leads end-to-end satellite development and deployment, and Yanhe Technology advances perovskite-based energy solutions for space applications. Together, they aim to build an integrated system that brings payload, platform, and energy into a more coordinated and scalable approach.
During the signing, the partners outlined a shared direction for development. Comospace emphasized the importance of advancing compact and reliable onboard computing systems, while Hangsheng Satellite highlighted its ability to integrate satellite platforms, computing payloads, and energy systems for faster deployment. Yanhe Technology noted that perovskite photovoltaics offer a promising path for improving energy supply in space, supporting more capable and efficient satellite operations.
Under the agreement, the three parties will establish a joint R&D center focused on computing satellites, with a target to complete development, integration, launch, and full in-orbit validation before March 2027.
Looking ahead, the collaboration will continue to focus on improving energy efficiency, advancing onboard computing performance, and strengthening space–ground coordination. The goal is to support scalable constellation deployment and contribute to the shift from data transmission to in-orbit processing in future space infrastructure.
