China's first AI commercial satellite in the world, Xingshidai-18, was launched off the coast of Guangdong province on February 3.

This week, Beijing successfully launched multiple satellites into Earth's orbit through a series of space missions.

On February 3, a Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket took off from a launchpad off the coast of Guangdong province, China.

Nine satellites were successfully launched into their designated orbits by the rocket, and one of these, Xingshidai-18, is being hailed by Chinese media as the world's first artificial intelligence (AI) commercial satellite in orbit.

What is Known About Xingshidai-18?

The integrated sensing network satellite Xingshidai-18, commonly known as Rongpiao, was created by Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China's Guoxing Aerospace Technology Co., Ltd.

Xingshidai-18, according to CGTN, is equipped with a "sixth generation'satellite brain' system" created by the manufacturer of the satellite, which is intended to carry ...