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Google is sending its first AI data center to space

Google is sending its first AI data center to space
MarketWatch Thursday 01 October 2026, 12:42 UTC By William Gavin 1 min read
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Tech leaders have come to wonder if orbital data centers can help solve the industry’s power crunch.

Tech leaders have come to wonder if orbital data centers can help solve the industry’s power crunch. [Image text:] Google Google
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