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January 31, 2026
SpaceX wants to put 1 million solar-powered data centers into orbit
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TL;DR
- SpaceX is seeking FCC approval to launch one million data center satellites into orbit.
- These proposed orbital data centers would be solar-powered and communicate via lasers.
- SpaceX claims they would be a cheaper and more environmentally friendly alternative to land-based data centers.
- Orbital data centers could radiate heat into space and use solar power, avoiding water usage and groundwater pollution associated with ground facilities.
- Concerns exist about the increased number of objects in space and the potential for orbital collisions.
- The AI industry's growing demand and community opposition to land-based data centers are driving interest in orbital solutions.