Artificial Intelligence Production in Space: PowerBank Shares Additional Update on Collaboration with Smartlink AI

Executive Summary

• PowerBank confirms that the Genesis‑1 satellite, launched Dec 10 2025, is now operational and running an artificial‑intelligence model in orbit for Smartlink AI (Orbit AI).
• The successful on‑orbit AI compute demonstration provides proof of concept for Orbit AI’s planned low‑Earth‑orbit satellite network.
• PowerBank will continue to supply solar‑energy and thermal‑control services for future satellite launches, though no equity investment has been made at this time.

Key Details

• Genesis‑1 is the first operational node of Orbit AI’s envisioned decentralized satellite network (DeStarlink/DeStarAI).
• Smartlink AI verified that the satellite is processing data onboard, eliminating reliance on ground‑based data centers.
• A second satellite launch is targeted for Q1 2026, with additional launches planned thereafter to expand network capability, resilience, and scale.
• PowerBank’s role will grow as payloads increase, providing solar power and thermal management for higher computational loads.
• No investment by PowerBank in Orbit AI has been made yet; remuneration terms for services remain undetermined.
• Operational metrics cited are based on information from Orbit AI and have not been independently verified by PowerBank.

Notable Quotes

“PowerBank is proud to collaborate with Smartlink AI on their Orbit AI project and the launch of the Genesis‑1 satellite. It is excellent for PowerBank and our partners to see first‑hand how the new frontier of Artificial Intelligence compute in space is evolving.” – Dr. Richard Lu, President & CEO, PowerBank Corporation