Musk's orbital data centers: solar-powered dream vs. real-world hurdles
TL;DR
Elon Musk has proposed placing data centers in space powered by solar energy, but experts doubt the feasibility due to immense costs, latency challenges, reliability concerns, orbital debris risks, and uncertain return on investment. The article notes significant skepticism about whether such a system could ever be practical or scalable.
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