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data centers in space
Coverage of data centers in space in the Nexus archive.
- SpaceX shares drop 16% after rocket company discloses it may take on billions in debt
SpaceX shares dropped 16% after the company disclosed plans to issue investment-grade bonds to raise approximately $20 billion, which will fund AI development and space-based data centers.
- The case for data centers in space
Building data centers in space could become cost-effective by the early 2030s as launch costs decline and terrestrial challenges like energy shortages and permitting issues persist. Elon Musk argues space-based data centers may become the cheapest option before the decade ends, supported by advancements in space robotics for maintenance, such as those developed by New York startup Icarus Robotics.