Satlyt Raises $8M to Launch AI Software on Satellites
Satlyt Raises $8M to Launch AI Software on Satellites
US · Published Oct 13, 2026
• Satlyt, a company co-founded by former Google and SpaceX product manager Rama Afullo, has raised $8 million in seed funding to develop software that enables satellites to share computing tasks in space.
• The company, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and Nairobi, aims to create a shared computing system for satellites, akin to a cloud network.

Impact & Risks

The development of Satlyt's software could significantly enhance the efficiency of satellite operations, benefiting industries such as space surveillance, cloud computing, and satellite-based services. Indian startup TakeMe2Space's involvement highlights the growing role of Indian companies in the global space technology sector. However, the success of this initiative depends on the software's performance in space and its ability to integrate seamlessly with existing satellite systems.

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