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No one wants AI data centers on Earth. Do they make sense in space?

Elon Musk's SpaceX is betting big on orbital AI data centers. The public doesn't want them on Earth, but the economic case for space-based is questionable.

No one wants AI data centers on Earth. Do they make sense in space?

No one wants AI data centers on Earth. Do they make sense in space?

Published June 21, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Elon Musk's SpaceX is betting big on orbital AI data centers. The public doesn't want them on Earth, but the economic case for space-based is questionable.

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Originally published at www.cnbc.com.

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