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[Scott Manley] Does It Make Sense To Put Data Centers In Space? Can They Really Cost Less To Operate? (www.youtube.com)

submitted 1 week ago by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/spaceflight@sh.itjust.works

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TL;DW:

Does It Make Sense To Put Data Centers In Space?

At some point in the future, yes.

Can They Really Cost Less To Operate?

In theory, yes.

Scott expresses concerns that current startups have not adequately addressed some of the practical challenges, such as cooling.

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[–] taladar@sh.itjust.works -1 points 1 week ago

If by "gives them" you mean in their completely bogus calculation then yes.