Alphabet is reportedly in talks with SpaceX and other launch providers to support future AI data centers in orbit.
Google’s Project Suncatcher already plans to launch two prototype satellites by early 2027 with Planet Labs.
The project aims to test:
- Solar-powered satellites
- AI computing in space
- Google TPUs
- Optical communication links
At the same time, SpaceX is pursuing a similar vision as it explores space-based AI infrastructure, arguing that future AI growth may outpace Earth’s power and cooling capacity.
The interesting part: Google and SpaceX could become partners on launches while competing in AI infrastructure.
As AI demand rises, the next battle may not be over Earth’s data centres. It could be over who builds them first in space.
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