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Space Data Centres Offer Alternative To Traditional Facilities
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is creating a significant challenge for traditional data centres, which are consuming increasing amounts of electricity, land, and water. To address this issue, the concept of building data centres in space is gaining attention, as it appears to offer a solution to some of the most pressing constraints facing terrestrial computing infrastructure. According to an article by Digital Journal, space data centres could provide abundant solar energy, unlimited land, and reduced environmental impact, but they also face significant challenges like heat management, radiation, and frequent rocket launches. This idea was first reported by Digital Journal.