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Science & Tech Spotlight: Data Centers in Space

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Space-based data centers would place data processing and storage systems for AI and other computing needs into satellites. This could reduce the land, electricity, and water needed for data centers on Earth. Several companies have begun development of data centers in space, but there are engineering and economic barriers to deployment.
Short title:
Data Centers in Space
Start date:
2026-04
End date:
2026-04
Project leader:
Science, Technology Assessment, and Analytics team of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) (STAA)
Country:
United States of America
Homepage:
https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-26-109012