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Space data centres could cost less than Earth

Hey Sam, AI data centers in space are not crazy after all.

 

At first glance, the economics look brutal.

 

According to calculations reported by The Economist, building a typical data center on Earth costs around $16B per gigawatt over five years.
In space, that number jumps to ~$51B.

No contest.

 

But that comparison only holds if launch costs stay high and satellite stay heavy.

 

That is what startups like Starcloud are trying to change.

 

They created state-of-the-art satellites that are smaller, lighter, and cheaper than systems like Starlink.

 

Now add SpaceX Starship to the equation. 🚀

 

If launch costs fall far enough, the price per gigawatt could drop dramatically, potentially to below $10B.

 

And that changes everything.

 

Like always, Elon Musk is playing several moves ahead.

 

He knows that the space race is the next big arena for AI.