How hard is it to build orbital data centers, actually?

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SpaceX's future value relies on orbital data centers, not rockets or spacecraft.
The plan includes launching a constellation of 1 million satellites to power millions of frontier-class GPUs.
The AI1 satellite, an iteration of orbital data centers, has disclosed size and power details.
Elon Musk stated that the technology leverages existing Starlink V3 components, not requiring 'magic'.
Technical challenges include heat dissipation, radiation, and latency, with economic feasibility being a major hurdle.
Industry debate exists on the viability, with some experts noting 'massive technical challenges' despite potential solvability.

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