Musk's SpaceX applies to launch 1M satellites into orbit
5 days ago
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- SpaceX applies to launch 1 million satellites to power AI via orbital data centers.
- Claims orbital data centers are cost and energy-efficient for AI computing demands.
- Proposed network could include up to 1 million solar-powered satellites.
- Aims to support billions of users globally and advance toward Kardashev II-level civilization.
- Satellites would operate in low-Earth orbit (500-2,000 km).
- SpaceX argues orbital centers are greener than traditional data centers.
- Concerns raised include space congestion, debris risks, and potential collisions.
- Astronomers report interference from Starlink radio waves affecting research.
- Musk denies claims of overcrowding and interference from SpaceX satellites.