Marketplace Tech Data centers in space
Jun 26, 2025
Evan Robinson-Johnson, a business reporter at The Information, discusses the visionary concept of data centers in space. With growing demand and environmental concerns, relocating these centers could harness solar power in a cooler climate. He reveals the pros, such as long-term cost savings and efficiency, while tackling the challenges like cooling systems and space debris. The conversation dives into the future of this technology, exploring partnerships and advancements needed to make space-based data management a reality.
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Space as Data Center Solution
- Data centers require vast electricity and cooling, especially for AI processing.
- Space offers potential with ample room, solar power, and a cold environment for data centers.
Mini Data Centers in Space
- Space data centers scale down vast Earth data centers to refrigerator size.
- They include protections and large solar panels to sustain operation in space.
Startups Launching Space Data Centers
- StarCloud and Axiom Space plan to send prototype data center satellites to space by year-end.
- These startups are at the forefront of space computing innovation.