SpaceX and Google are discussing the possibility of cooperation to deploy orbital data centers. The initiative includes a potential partnership where SpaceX will provide the infrastructure launch into space, and Google will be responsible for the creation and development of orbital data centers.
According to information from the Wall Street Journal, this could become part of a broader agreement in the field of orbital computing, opening up a new vertical market for both companies. Orbital data centers offer a range of promising advantages, such as using solar energy, the absence of terrestrial infrastructure constraints, and reducing environmental impact. However, this technology remains at the experimental stage.
Google is already actively working on Project Suncatcher, planning to launch the first satellites by 2027. This will allow testing the operation of space servers and, in the future, implementing a larger-scale system. Google CEO Sundar Pichai has stated that in a decade, orbital data centers could become the standard.
It should be noted that Google is simultaneously discussing similar initiatives with other companies in the market. Meanwhile, SpaceX is adapting its direction in artificial intelligence development after reorganizing the company xAI into SpaceXAI.
| Company | Initiative | Planned Year of Implementation |
|---|---|---|
| Project Suncatcher | 2027 | |
| SpaceX | Launch of Infrastructure | – |
