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SpaceX and Google both said no. Now his software is riding a SpaceX rocket next to Google’s
TechCrunch AI·October 13, 2026·1 min read
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Satlyt is launching its open-source satellite software platform aboard a SpaceX rocket alongside Google hardware, despite both companies previously rejecting partnerships with the startup. The company aims to create an "Android-style" universal operating system for satellites that works across multiple manufacturers' hardware, contrasting with SpaceX's proprietary integrated approach.
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Satlyt wants to be the Android of orbital computing, offering open software that works on many companies' satellites, versus SpaceX's closed, all-in-one iPhone-style approach.
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