Orbital Data Centers by Google and SpaceX
Sector: Technology
Source: CBS News
Google and SpaceX are in talks to build data centers in orbit. Elon Musk has described space-based computing as the next step for SpaceX. Google is also engaging with other launch companies and plans to send prototype satellites next year as part of Project Suncatcher, which aims to test data-processing hardware in space.
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- Prospective
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- Technology
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- 22 Jul 2026
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- CBS News
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Description | Google and SpaceX are in talks to build data centers in orbit. Elon Musk has described space-based computing as the next step for SpaceX. Google is also engaging with other launch companies and plans to send prototype satellites next year as part of Project Suncatcher, which aims to test data-processing hardware in space. |
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Article published date | 2026-05-16 |
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