Sophia Space

Sophia Space is a Pasadena, California-based startup founded in 2023 that is developing orbital AI edge computing infrastructure for low Earth orbit. The company's core product is the TILE (Thermal Integrated LEO Edge) architecture — modular, tabletop-sized satellite modules that integrate solar power generation, AI compute, and a proprietary radiative cooling system. Multiple TILE modules can be linked into scalable racks and deployed as orbital data centers for AI workloads requiring low-latency processing. Sophia Space raised $22 million in total funding through mid-2026 and has partnered with Apex Space to host a TILE demonstration on an Apex satellite in 2027. Target markets include defense (missile defense coverage), civil earth observation, and commercial AI inference.