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Orbital Plans 100,000 Orbital Data Centers

June 24, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Orbital files for 100,000 data center satellites.
Aims to bring 10 gigawatts of computing power from space.
Satellites to be deployed in low Earth orbit.
Primary data path to rely on optical intersatellite links.

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Strategic Implications

Orbital's plans may indicate a growing trend towards space-based computing, which could alleviate terrestrial data center constraints. The use of optical intersatellite links suggests a focus on efficient data transfer, which could benefit the development of AI and other data-intensive applications.

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What Happened

Startup Aims To Bring Computing Power From Space

Orbital, a five-month-old startup, has filed plans with the Federal Communications Commission to deploy up to 100,000 data center satellites, aiming to bring 10 gigawatts of computing power from space. The satellites will be deployed in low Earth orbit and will rely on optical intersatellite links for data transfer. Orbital’s CEO, Euwyn Poon, described the filing as a first regulatory step as the company finalizes its satellite design. The plans were first reported by SpaceNews.

Source | Originally Published: June 24, 2026

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