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Orbital Datacentres Raise New Possibilities for AI Power
Interest in space-based data centres is growing as AI strains energy systems, though high costs and technical barriers challenge near-term implementation.
Sustainability concerns are driving interest in orbital data centres as AI energy demand rises. Hosting compute infrastructure in space could enable uninterrupted solar power usage while reducing dependence on land-based electricity grids. Supporters believe this model may cut emissions and long-term costs.High launch costs, maintenance complexity, cooling needs, and data transfer limits hinder near-term AI deployment.