tech
May 11, 2026
There Aren't Enough Rockets for Space Data Centers. Cowboy Space Raised $275 Million to Build Them.
Cowboy Space Corporation wants to put data centers in orbit. First, it has to build the rockets to get them there.
TL;DR
- The demand for AI compute is driving interest in space data centers, but a scarcity of rockets is a major obstacle.
- Cowboy Space Corporation has raised $275 million to develop its own rocket program, aiming for its first launch by the end of 2028.
- The company plans to build data centers directly into the second stage of its rockets to address launch capacity issues.
- Cowboy Space has hired industry veterans and plans to develop its own rocket engine.
- The company believes the market is large enough for multiple successful players and sees AI demand continuing to grow while terrestrial options become limited.