Elon Musk’s SpaceX aims for the stars with a massive plan to launch AI satellites that power data centers from space.
Elon Musk is taking his "multi-planetary" vision to a whole new level. SpaceX has officially filed a request with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to launch a staggering constellation of up to one million solar-powered satellites.
This isn't just about faster internet. SpaceX says these satellites will act as orbiting data centers for Artificial Intelligence.
According to the company, this is the most efficient way to handle the world's growing hunger for AI computing power.
The vision behind this move is massive. SpaceX describes the plan as a "first step" toward becoming a civilization that can harness the full power of the sun.
It’s all part of Musk’s long-term goal to ensure humans can live on other planets.
However, experts believe the road ahead will be tough. Currently, there are only about 15,000 man-made satellites orbiting Earth.
Adding a million more raises serious red flags about space debris and pollution. The FCC has already been cautious, recently holding back on some of SpaceX's previous requests for more Starlink satellites.
While SpaceX is pushing boundaries, its competitors are feeling the heat. Amazon is reportedly asking for more time to launch its own satellites because it simply doesn't have enough rockets.
Interestingly, this news comes as rumors fly about a potential "super-merger." Previous Obgist reports reveals that Musk might combine SpaceX with Tesla and xAI before the space company finally goes public. If this happens, it could change the tech landscape forever.
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