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Musk envisions these space-based data centers exploiting constant sunlight in space — especially in sun-synchronous orbits, which remain illuminated most of the year — providing a renewable power source free from terrestrial constraints. The lack of land requirements, minimal noise pollution, and the ability to beam data across the globe are additional perks, alongside a natural cooling environment due to the space’s extreme cold.
Technical Challenges and Limitations
Despite the promising outlook, deploying data centers in space is fraught with technical and logistical obstacles.