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Orbital data center

Also called orbital compute, space-based data center

A proposed computing facility in orbit, powered by solar arrays and cooled by radiating heat into space. Backers cite abundant solar power; launch cost, heat rejection and maintenance are the main obstacles.

Also listed under Computing.

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