PowerBank Shares Updates on Successful Rocket Launch in Orbital Cloud Initiative with Smartlink AI

Executive Summary

• PowerBank announced the successful deployment and operation of the DeStarlink Genesis‑1 satellite on Dec 10, 2025, marking the first node of the Orbital Cloud constellation.
• The satellite demonstrates solar‑powered AI compute, decentralized communications, and blockchain verification capabilities in low‑Earth orbit, validating PowerBank’s role in providing solar‑energy and thermal‑control technology for space‑based data centers.
• PowerBank outlined a phased expansion plan (5–8 additional nodes in 2026; full constellation rollout by 2027‑2028) and highlighted the $700 B+ market opportunity across satellite services, in‑orbit data centers, and orbital infrastructure.

Key Details

• Launch Success: DeStarlink Genesis‑1 launched on Dec 10, 2025 by Orbit AI; now operating in LEO and generating solar power for onboard payloads.
• Core Capabilities Demonstrated:
• Decentralized communications (DeStarlink connectivity)
• Solar‑powered AI inference/data‑center services (DeStarAI Computing)
• On‑orbit Ethereum blockchain node functionality (Blockchain Verification)
• Strategic Collaboration: PowerBank provides advanced solar‑energy systems and adaptive thermal‑control solutions; no equity investment in Orbit AI at this stage, remuneration terms pending.
• Market Size Estimates Cited:
• Global satellite market: $615 B by 2032
• In‑orbit data‑center market: $1.77 B (2029) → $39.1 B (2035)
• Orbital infrastructure market: $13.5 B (2024) → $21.3 B (2029)
• Expansion Timeline:
• 2026: Deploy 5–8 additional orbital nodes with enhanced compute and connectivity.
• 2027‑2028: Full constellation rollout; commercialize sovereign connectivity & in‑orbit data‑processing services.
• 2028‑2030: Implement autonomous network governance and large‑scale orbital compute operations.
• CEO Quote (Dr. Richard Lu): Emphasized the launch as proof that clean‑energy technology can enable new categories of digital infrastructure and positioned PowerBank to capture a share of a market projected to exceed $700 B over the next decade.

Notable Quotes

“The successful deployment of Genesis‑1 validates a vision we announced just weeks ago—that solar‑powered infrastructure can extend beyond Earth’s surface to power the next generation of computing.” – Dr. Richard Lu, CEO, PowerBank

All forward‑looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties detailed in the release.