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A.I. Data Centers in Space? A System to Cool Chips Could Help.

A.I. Data Centers in Space? A System to Cool Chips Could Help.
NYT Business Thursday 30 July 2026, 04:01 UTC By Ivan Penn 1 min read
Key Points

Small solar arrays, like those on the International Space Station, are already used in space, but A.I. data centers would require substantially more equipment for electricity generation.

Small solar arrays, like those on the International Space Station, are already used in space, but A.I. data centers would require substantially more equipment for electricity generation.
A.I. Data Centers (ORG) the International Space Station (LOCATION) A.I. data (ORG)
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