Labs Look To Space For Their Data Center Needs - [your]NEWS

As data centers face tougher local scrutiny in the U.S., some AI companies are looking to space-based options. The report notes that data center growth accelerated across parts of the South and Midwest as policymakers promoted them for economic development, but community pushback has led to moratoriums and stricter rules. Experts told the publication that orbital data centers are difficult because they lack the power of land-based facilities and require shielding of hardware against radiation. The article points to Elon Musk’s comments about Nvidia-designed “space-optimized” AI chips launching in orbit in Q4 2027 and says SpaceX has filed for FCC approval to launch up to one million satellites for AI.