What Happened
Orbital Computing Systems Gain Traction Amid Data Center Controversy
Los Angeles-based companies are joining the push to develop space-based data centers, aiming to reduce the environmental impact and latency associated with traditional data centers. SpaceX has announced plans to launch a million satellites for orbital data centers, while companies like Sophia Space and Orbital are working on modular and scalable designs. The development of space-based data centers may have significant implications for the future of computing, but companies face challenges in cooling and launching payloads. This development was first reported by the Los Angeles Business Journal.