Saturday, 4 April, 2026
SpaceX’s Orbital Data Centers Face Challenges Similar to Microsoft’s Undersea Project
By Isha
SpaceX’s plan to deploy orbital data centers may encounter significant obstacles mirrored in Microsoft’s discontinued Natick undersea project. Experts warn that extreme thermal management, high maintenance costs, and hardware durability in harsh environments remain critical barriers. While space-based servers offer low-latency global connectivity, the immense technical difficulty of repairing remote infrastructure could hinder commercial viability.
Read full story at Economic Times