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Feb 6, 2026 A wild plan to place a million AI data-center satellites in orbit and why SpaceX thinks space could beat Earth for computing. Discussion of the FCC filing, public comment, and regulatory hurdles. Exploration of the merger with XAI, valuation implications, and how continuous launches and deorbit rules drive demand. Notes on cooling, solar power advantages, and the logistics of servicing hardware in orbit.
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Million-Satellite Ambition Is Real
- SpaceX filed to launch a million data-center satellites and is serious, not just theatrics.
- Jaden Schaefer argues the move ties SpaceX and XAI into shared infrastructure for scale.
Evaluate Space Compute Tradeoffs First
- Consider space-based compute if on‑earth power and cooling limit AI scale.
- Evaluate solar availability, cooling savings, and repair logistics before committing to orbital infrastructure.
Space Offers Cheaper Power And Cooling
- Elon Musk claims space offers ~5x more solar power and cheaper cooling for data centers.
- He predicts by 2028 space will be the most cost-effective place to run AI and then exceed Earth-based compute within five years.