SpaceNews.comTim Fernholz

Orbital data centers: economics take center stage

Momentum behind orbital data centers has shifted the debate from technical possibility to commercial economics. Attention is now on capital intensity, launch and operations costs, pricing and revenue models that will determine which on‑orbit compute concepts can scale into sustainable businesses.

2026-02-01T09:12:36.230871-08:00
SpaceNews.comJeff Foust

SpaceX seeks FCC approval for million-satellite 'orbital data center' constellation

By SpaceNews.com: SpaceX is seeking FCC approval for a satellite constellation of unprecedented scale intended to function as an orbital data center.

2026-01-31T05:30:03.260205-08:00
SpaceNews.comAndrew Jones

China launches AlSat-3B for Algeria, further launches delayed ahead of key human spaceflight test

By SpaceNews.com: China launches AlSat-3B for Algeria, further launches delayed ahead of key human spaceflight test China launched a satellite for Algeria late Friday, as signs mount that multiple missions have been delayed amid preparations for a key human spaceflight test.

2026-01-31T02:18:59.333418-08:00