‘It seems crazy’: SpaceX’s orbital data centre bet tests physics and finance
- Posted on August 26, 2026
- By Financial Times
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SpaceX is pursuing an ambitious strategy to establish orbital data centers by deploying millions of satellites into space. This venture aims to revolutionize AI infrastructure through space-based computing, though it presents unprecedented technical and financial hurdles. The initiative tests the boundaries of current physics and investment capabilities, requiring innovative solutions to overcome challenges in satellite deployment, orbital mechanics, and operational sustainability.
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