Axiom Space has deployed two nodes of its Axiom Resilient Compute (ARC) platform into orbit. These units are integrated into the Kepler Communications optical data relay satellite constellation, where they have been operational since early 2026.
Engineers have successfully verified data exchange between ARC nodes and between ARC and Earth. This capability aims to process data directly in space, reducing the reliance on high-bandwidth downlinks for raw information transmission.
Axiom also conducted a ground demonstration of workload migration using post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to secure computations against future threats. This testing confirms that orbital workloads can be protected with current encryption standards.
The company previously launched the AxDCU-1 module to the ISS a year ago. This prototype, powered by Red Hat Device Edge, serves as a testbed for commercial orbital data center operations under the ISS National Laboratory program.
Axiom Space is currently competing for a NASA contract to develop commercial space stations intended to replace the ISS. The company is vying for this project alongside Orbital Reef and Starlab.
