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News in English (USA) / 31.01.2026 / 23:00

SpaceX Proposes Ambitious Plan to Launch One Million Satellites for AI Data Centers

SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, has submitted a proposal to federal regulators seeking approval to launch a massive constellation of one million solar-powered satellites into orbit. This bold initiative aims to establish a groundbreaking data center infrastructure in space to meet the increasing demands of artificial intelligence. The plan, which envisions a world where data centers operate efficiently in low Earth orbit, is part of Musk’s larger ambition to revolutionize computing power by utilizing the vast potential of space. Analysts speculate on the feasibility of such a project amid growing concerns about terrestrial energy consumption and hardware saturation. As the company awaits regulatory approval, discussions continue about the implications of placing AI computing capabilities in orbit and whether this ambitious venture will redefine our approach to data infrastructure.
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