US Startup Seeks Approval to Launch AI Data Centres into Space
US Startup Seeks Approval to Launch AI Data Centres into Space
US Startup Seeks Approval to Launch AI Data Centres into Space
A United States-based startup, Orbital Inc., has unveiled plans to deploy a massive network of artificial intelligence-powered data centres in space, seeking regulatory approval to place up to 100,000 satellites in low Earth orbit.
The Los Angeles-based company, founded just five months ago, has submitted an application to US regulators outlining its proposal to create what it describes as a space-based computing infrastructure capable of delivering up to 10 gigawatts of computing power.
According to the company, the satellites would rely on continuous solar energy for power while taking advantage of the naturally cold environment of space to cool computing systems, eliminating the need for conventional cooling methods used by data centres on Earth.
Orbital argues that the project could help address growing concerns over the increasing demand for electricity, water and land associated with terrestrial data centres, particularly as artificial intelligence applications continue to expand rapidly.
The company said it aims to launch its first demonstration satellite as early as 2027 aboard a SpaceX rocket, subject to regulatory approval.
If approved, the project would mark one of the most ambitious efforts yet to move AI computing infrastructure beyond Earth, signalling a new frontier in the global race to develop advanced artificial intelligence technologies.
While the proposal remains at the regulatory stage, it highlights the growing interest among technology companies in exploring space-based solutions to meet the rising computational demands of the AI industry.
US Startup Seeks Approval to Launch AI Data Centres into Space
