Luxembourg-based startup OwlO Cloud has exited stealth mode with the objective of establishing a sovereign orbital cloud network for Europe. The company intends to deploy at least 10 orbital cloud nodes by 2030 to assist satellite operators with data processing and storage.
Each node will feature data processing hardware and optical communication technology sourced primarily from European suppliers. The company plans to use venture capital for initial research and development, while relying on infrastructure financing for the deployment of the constellation.
The startup was founded this year by CEO Jason Aspiotis, CTO Gert Villemos, and CSO Mike Delis. The team aims to provide an integrated end-to-end infrastructure service, focusing on the immediate data processing needs of existing civil, military, and commercial satellites.
To optimize costs, each node is designed to generate 10 kW of power. This approach contrasts with other orbital data center projects that target significantly higher power outputs, allowing the company to facilitate near real-time intelligence from space-based sensors.
