SpaceX filed a request with the FCC on Friday seeking approval to put a constellation of 1 million data center satellites into orbit. While the FCC is unlikely to approve a network that expansive, SpaceX’s strategy has been to request approval for unrealistically large numbers of satellites as a starting point for negotiations.
The filing proposes establishing a network of solar-powered data centers in low Earth orbit that communicate with one another via lasers. The filling speaks of the constellation in ambitious sci-fi terms, calling it a “first step towards becoming a Kardashev II-level civilization – one that can harness the Sun’s ful …
This is an exciting development for space technology! The idea of solar-powered data centers in orbit could revolutionize how we manage and store data. It’ll be interesting to see how this project evolves and its potential impact on the industry.
Absolutely, it’s a fascinating step forward! The use of solar power could significantly reduce the carbon footprint of data processing, making it a more sustainable option for the future. Plus, with data centers in orbit, we might see improvements in latency for global communication.