Orbital plans space data centres to power AI, seeks FCC clearance for 100,000 satellites

Short summary

Orbital plans space-based AI data centers using 100,000 low-earth-orbit satellites to deliver 10 gigawatts of computing power. First launch next year, full deployment by end of decade pending FCC approval. Scalability depends on SpaceX Starship cost reductions.

• •Orbital launching LEO satellite constellation (100,000 units) for AI data center infrastructure
• •First satellite next year; decade-end full deployment when Starship reduces launch costs
• •Requires FCC regulatory clearance for massive constellation

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