SMRTR TechMay 12, 2026TechCrunch

Google and SpaceX in talks to put data centers into orbit

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Google and SpaceX are reportedly in talks to launch data centers into orbit, a move that could reshape how AI computing power is delivered. SpaceX, gearing up for a $1.75 trillion IPO, is pitching space-based data centers as the future of affordable AI computing. However, critics note that once construction and launch costs are factored in, orbital data centers remain far more expensive than ground-based ones.

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