Space and offshore concepts

A documented orbital experiment

Google reports a Project Suncatcher prototype launch on 1 October 2026 and an AI response from orbit in a follow-up published on 30 October. Connected prototype satellites are a planned 2027 milestone. These are research tests, not evidence of a commercial-scale orbital facility. [C12] [C12-response]

Earlier draft chip-count, power and operating-duration specifications are omitted because the necessary specification evidence has not been assembled here.

Offshore coverage remains incomplete

This edition does not establish a verified commercial data-centre installation in international waters. It also does not establish that none exist. Coastal barges, port facilities, seabed modules and vessels beyond territorial seas require separate location, status and jurisdiction checks.

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