SpaceX Files FCC Request for One Million Solar-Powered Orbital Data Centers
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Terrence O’Brien
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Summary
SpaceX has filed with the FCC seeking approval to launch a constellation of one million solar-powered data center satellites into low Earth orbit. The filing proposes using laser communication between satellites and positions the project as a step toward advanced space infrastructure. While the FCC is unlikely to approve such an expansive network, SpaceX's strategy appears to be starting with ambitious requests as a negotiation tactic. The company claims orbital data centers would be cheaper and more environmentally friendly than terrestrial alternatives.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledSpaceX filed a request with the FCC on Friday seeking approval to put a constellation of one million data center satellites into orbit.
The filing proposes establishing a network of solar-powered data centers in low Earth orbit that communicate with one another via lasers.
SpaceX's strategy has been to request approval for unrealistically large numbers of satellites as a starting point for negotiations.
SpaceX claims putting data centers in orbit will be cheaper and more environmentally friendly than building them on land.
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