The space economy's next big bet: Orbital data centers

An exclusive 451 Alliance report

Summary

What if we launched data centers into space?

Orbital data centers are emerging as the space economy’s next big bet, promising new possibilities for connectivity, compute and AI workloads.

Get a clear view of the technical, economic and sustainability realities behind space-based infrastructure.

This report includes:

  • Key technical hurdles for orbital data centers
  • Sustainability risks: emissions, radiation and space debris
  • Investment trends and consolidation across space tech
  • Practical “space edge compute” use cases
  • Standards and governance needed for scalable orbital infrastructure
The space economy's next big bet: Orbital data centers
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