Elon Musk’s SpaceX just dropped a sci-fi-worthy proposal: launching 1 million solar-powered satellites to host AI data centers in Earth’s orbit. The FCC filing, submitted last week, could redefine how tech giants tackle AI’s energy crisis – and turn the sky into a next-gen tech battleground. 🌌
The plan comes amid talks to merge SpaceX with Musk’s xAI ahead of a rumored 2026 public offering. If approved, these satellites would tap 24/7 solar energy to slash costs and environmental impacts compared to Earth-based data centers. 💡 But here’s the catch: with only ~9,500 Starlink satellites currently in orbit, scaling to 1 million sounds wild. Experts say it’s a strategic ask – SpaceX previously sought approval for 42,000 Starlink units before deploying.
Key to this vision? The Starship rocket, which Musk claims will make orbital launches cheaper than ever. After 11 test flights since 2023, SpaceX aims to send its first payloads this year. 🚀 "This isn’t just about AI supremacy," says a tech analyst. "It’s about who controls the infrastructure of tomorrow."
While skeptics question the timeline, one thing’s clear: Musk is betting big on space-based solutions to Earth’s tech challenges. Will regulators greenlight this cosmic power play? Stay tuned. 📡
