Startup Aetherflux Plans First Space-Based Data Center Satellite for 2027 Launch
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Summary
A startup called Aetherflux plans to launch the first space-based data center satellite in early 2027 as part of a larger constellation called 'Galactic Brain.' This initiative addresses the physical limitations tech companies face on Earth for AI data centers, including space and electricity constraints. The space-based approach aims to leverage continuous solar power in orbit, offering a potential solution to the growing energy demands of AI infrastructure.
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· 4 pulledA startup developing technologies to harness solar power in space is throwing its hat in with big tech companies attempting to build out data centers that orbit Earth.
The US-based company, Aetherflux, announced on Tuesday that it plans to launch its first data center satellite in early 2027 — the first piece of a larger constellation of satellites it's calling the 'Galactic Brain.'
Tech companies are running into physical limits to their AI ambitions on Earth — namely needing more space and electricity for data centers.
One potential solution they're exploring is to try sending some of those data centers into space.
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