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Google in Talks with SpaceX for Orbital Data Centers, Contrary to OpenAI CEO's 'Ridiculous' Claim

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Google is negotiating with SpaceX to launch orbital data centers via rocket, despite OpenAI CEO Sam Altman dismissing the concept as 'ridiculous'.
Google aims to scale space-based data storage, potentially competing with SpaceX's own plans, while also developing prototype satellites by 2027 through Project Suncatcher.

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Google is negotiating with SpaceX to launch orbital data centers via rocket, despite OpenAI CEO Sam Altman dismissing the concept as 'ridiculous'. Google aims to scale space-based data storage, potentially competing with SpaceX's own plans, while also developing prototype satellites by 2027 through Project Suncatcher.

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