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fromFuturism
2 days ago

There's a Blinking Warning Sign for the Data Centers in Space Industry

Elon Musk's plan for space-based data centers faces significant challenges similar to those encountered in previous failed projects.
Science
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Big tech's next move is to put data centers in space. Can it work?

Elon Musk plans to launch data centers into orbit to power AI, claiming it will be cheaper than terrestrial AI within a few years.
Science
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Elon Musk's Orbital Data Centers Are Staggeringly Huge

Elon Musk plans to deploy up to one million massive solar-powered satellites for orbital data centers to provide AI computing power.
Science
fromFuturism
2 days ago

There's a Blinking Warning Sign for the Data Centers in Space Industry

Elon Musk's plan for space-based data centers faces significant challenges similar to those encountered in previous failed projects.
Science
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Big tech's next move is to put data centers in space. Can it work?

Elon Musk plans to launch data centers into orbit to power AI, claiming it will be cheaper than terrestrial AI within a few years.
Science
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Elon Musk's Orbital Data Centers Are Staggeringly Huge

Elon Musk plans to deploy up to one million massive solar-powered satellites for orbital data centers to provide AI computing power.
more#elon-musk
#artemis-ii
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fromIrish Independent
20 hours ago

Nasa spacecraft halfway to the Moon as crew send back first images of earth

The Artemis II mission is progressing well, with the crew traveling 150,000 miles for a lunar flyby and testing technologies for future space exploration.
Science
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

Artemis II astronauts captured stunning images of Earth while en route to the moon, marking the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years.
OMG science
fromDefector
2 days ago

Artemis Boldly Goes Where No Toilet Has Gone Before | Defector

Artemis II successfully launched with a crewed spacecraft featuring a toilet, but it malfunctioned shortly after reaching orbit.
Science
fromNature
1 day ago

What Artemis II's astronauts will look for on the Moon's far side

Artemis II mission will mark the first human visit to the Moon since 1972, focusing on the far side's unique geological features.
Science
fromWIRED
19 hours ago

The Trajectory of the Artemis II Moon Mission Is a Feat of Engineering

Artemis II astronauts are the first humans to travel beyond low Earth orbit since Apollo 17, testing systems for future lunar missions.
Science
fromIrish Independent
20 hours ago

Nasa spacecraft halfway to the Moon as crew send back first images of earth

The Artemis II mission is progressing well, with the crew traveling 150,000 miles for a lunar flyby and testing technologies for future space exploration.
Science
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

Artemis II astronauts captured stunning images of Earth while en route to the moon, marking the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years.
more#artemis-ii
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Artemis II's Jeremy Hansen calls Project Hail Mary a real treat' before his space mission

Project Hail Mary received rave reviews, inspiring astronauts like Jeremy Hansen before their historic lunar mission.
Roam Research
fromIndependent
19 hours ago

Luke O'Neill: The moon landings made me a scientist - now Artemis II can do the same for a new generation

Lunar missions will provide valuable data on human health in space and inspire future generations.
Washington DC
fromBreaking Defense
3 days ago

Industry bullish on DoC draft license process for novel space activities - Breaking Defense

US commercial space firms support a new licensing framework for unregulated operations to enhance investment and streamline mission authorization.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 day ago

$60 Million Startup Says It's Invented a New Particle to Dim the Sun

Stardust Solutions raised $60 million for solar geoengineering to combat global warming by dimming the Sun, but faces significant controversy and unknown consequences.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Bitcoin Miner Soluna Closes $53 Million Wind Farm Acquisition in West Texas

Soluna Holdings acquired the 150 MW Briscoe Wind Farm to power its AI data center, achieving full vertical integration and energy sovereignty.
#renewable-energy
Environment
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.
Environment
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.
Environment
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.
Environment
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.
more#renewable-energy
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.
fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
1 day ago
Science

Space data centres: SpaceX and Blue Origin race to orbit while scientists question the physics

AI data centers may move to orbit for unlimited solar power, but significant technical challenges remain.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.
Science
fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
1 day ago

Space data centres: SpaceX and Blue Origin race to orbit while scientists question the physics

AI data centers may move to orbit for unlimited solar power, but significant technical challenges remain.
more#ai
#middle-east-conflict
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
more#middle-east-conflict
UK politics
fromMail Online
6 days ago

Is YOUR hometown a solar panel hotspot? Use our map to find out

Labour's push for solar panels faces criticism for being impractical and costly amid rising household bills.
Science
fromSilicon Canals
20 hours ago

SpaceX, Amazon, and Google want orbital data centers - four engineering barriers reveal who really benefits - Silicon Canals

Orbital data centers will concentrate AI infrastructure power among a few dominant companies, limiting access for smaller competitors and national regulators.
#nasa
fromFast Company
1 day ago
Roam Research

Where is Artemis II now? This NASA tool lets you track the live flight of the Orion spacecraft on its moon journey

Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

NASA's Artemis II astronauts may catch a cometif it can survive the sun

NASA's Artemis II mission astronauts may witness the far side of the moon and Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) during their flight.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

How NASA's moon mission could help transform space medicine

NASA's Artemis II mission includes the AVATAR experiment to study radiation and microgravity effects on human health using organs-on-a-chip technology.
Science
fromFlowingData
1 day ago

First images from Artemis II astronauts

NASA released stunning images of Earth's night side taken from the Orion spacecraft, showcasing auroras and zodiacal light.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Where is Artemis II now? This NASA tool lets you track the live flight of the Orion spacecraft on its moon journey

NASA's Artemis II mission sends astronauts to the moon, with real-time tracking available through the Artemis Real-time Orbit Website.
Science
fromArs Technica
4 hours ago

Artemis II is going so well that we're left to talk about frozen urine

Public interest in Orion's toilet highlights challenges of space travel, emphasizing the importance of functional life support systems for future missions.
Science
fromEngadget
12 hours ago

The latest on the Artemis II mission to the moon, and more science stories

NASA's Artemis II mission is a crucial step toward returning humans to the moon, with astronauts currently on a 10-day journey.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

NASA's Artemis II astronauts may catch a cometif it can survive the sun

NASA's Artemis II mission astronauts may witness the far side of the moon and Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) during their flight.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

How NASA's moon mission could help transform space medicine

NASA's Artemis II mission includes the AVATAR experiment to study radiation and microgravity effects on human health using organs-on-a-chip technology.
more#nasa
#spacex
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Is Intuitive Machines A Moonshot Stock for the New Space Economy?

SpaceX's IPO filing and NASA's Artemis II launch signal significant progress in the space economy, boosting investor interest in companies like Intuitive Machines.
Science
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Elon Musk reveals date of SpaceX Starship v3's maiden voyage

SpaceX plans to launch its upgraded v3 Starship in 4-6 weeks, marking a significant milestone in its testing program.
Science
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Artemis II is NASA's last Moon mission without Silicon Valley | TechCrunch

SpaceX's IPO coincided with NASA's lunar mission, marking a shift towards private companies in deep space exploration.
Science
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Another Starlink satellite has inexplicably exploded

SpaceX lost contact with a Starlink satellite due to an anomaly, with debris detected nearby, but no risk to the ISS or Artemis II mission.
more#spacex
Roam Research
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

SpaceLocker launches first shared satellite mission | Computer Weekly

SpaceLocker transitions to satellite operations with a shared model, aiming to reduce costs and space debris while enabling broader access to orbit.
Venture
fromElite Traveler
2 days ago

Does Artemis II Prove Space Tourism Might Soon Take Off?

Retrofuturism is resurging, driven by Artemis II's mission and commercial space ventures from SpaceX and Virgin Galactic.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Starcloud raises $170 million Series Ato build data centers in space | TechCrunch

Starcloud achieves a $1.1 billion valuation, marking rapid growth in the space compute sector despite reliance on unproven technology and high costs.
#orbital-data-centers
Science
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

SpaceX, Amazon, and Google want data centers in orbit - four engineering barriers stand in the way - Silicon Canals

The race for orbital data centers is about controlling the future of computing on Earth, not just computing in space.
Science
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

SpaceX, Amazon, and Google want data centers in orbit - four engineering barriers stand in the way - Silicon Canals

The race for orbital data centers is about controlling the future of computing on Earth, not just computing in space.
Science
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Orbital data centers, part 1: There's no way this is economically viable, right?

Orbital data centers replicate terrestrial data center functions in space, utilizing spacecraft technology for energy, thermal management, and communication.
Science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Data Centers in Space Are Even More Cursed Than Previously Believed

SpaceX filed a patent for orbital data centers with up to one million satellites, but experts remain highly skeptical about financial feasibility and technological viability of space-based AI infrastructure.
more#orbital-data-centers
#space-exploration
Science
fromNature
3 days ago

The Moon belongs to all of us - not just countries that can afford to reach it

Humanity's past interactions with celestial bodies raise concerns about environmental stewardship and decision-making in space exploration.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

This feels fragile': how a satellite-smashing chain reaction could spiral out of control

Earth's orbit has become increasingly crowded with thousands of satellites and fragments, reaching around 32,000 objects today.
Science
fromNature
3 days ago

The Moon belongs to all of us - not just countries that can afford to reach it

Humanity's past interactions with celestial bodies raise concerns about environmental stewardship and decision-making in space exploration.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

This feels fragile': how a satellite-smashing chain reaction could spiral out of control

Earth's orbit has become increasingly crowded with thousands of satellites and fragments, reaching around 32,000 objects today.
more#space-exploration
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 month ago

AI is running out of power. Space won't be an escape hatch for decades | Fortune

Orbital solar-powered data centers could alleviate soaring AI electricity demand but face substantial technical, economic, and infrastructure hurdles before becoming practical.
Science
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Who Gets to Block the Sun?

Stardust Solutions aims to develop solar geoengineering technology to cool the planet, despite skepticism and concerns over safety and trust.
Science
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

SpaceX tries to convince FCC that Amazon put satellites into wrong altitude

Amazon claims compliance with launch altitude regulations while SpaceX raises concerns about collision risks and lack of updated debris mitigation plans.
fromTechzine Global
2 months ago

Is the future of compute space-based?

Could IT infrastructure, and even the rise of AI, eventually migrate beyond the atmosphere? Amazon founder Jeff Bezos predicted in October that gigawatt-scale, solar-powered data centers would be a reality within 10 to 20 years. At the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, Elon Musk was even more ambitious: AI data centers in the "final frontier" could be viable within two to three years. Google also plans to deploy its TPU chips in orbit via Project Suncatcher.
Artificial intelligence
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Artemis II astronauts rocket towards the moon after breaking free of Earth's orbit

NASA's Artemis 2 mission marks the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years, with astronauts on a trajectory towards the moon.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

This Artemis moon mission is a truly unifying international project, one of the few we have left | Christopher Riley

The Apollo astronauts' view of Earth from the moon transformed perceptions of our planet and sparked environmental awareness.
#starlink
Science
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Starlink satellite breaks apart into "tens of objects"; SpaceX confirms "anomaly"

Rapid characterization of anomalies is essential for clarity in the operating environment of satellites.
Science
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Starlink sprays debris after another satellite 'anomaly'

Starlink satellite 34343 experienced an anomaly, creating debris but posing no immediate risk to the ISS or Artemis II launch.
more#starlink
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Lunar prospectors: the businesses looking to mine the moon

In the silent vacuum of space, five autonomous robots churn through the lunar surface, digging up a loose layer of rock and dust and leaving rows of uniform tracks in their wake. Stopping only to recharge at a central solar power station, the car-sized machines process the lunar dirt internally to extract a type of helium so rare on Earth that a palm-sized container is estimated to be worth millions.
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Science
fromBig Think
4 days ago

The first homes on Mars may be alive

Humans need innovative habitats, like mycelium-based structures, to survive on Mars due to high costs and environmental challenges.
Science
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The power that'll fuel NASA's Gateway Lunar Space Station

NASA's Gateway will use two roll-out solar arrays (ROSAs), each football-end-zone sized, delivering 60 kilowatts continuously to power the lunar station.
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