How SpaceX Is Cornering the Market on Orbital Data Centers The space industry has been abuzz with talk of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers in orbit, thanks in part to CEO Elon Musk's announcement of a launch date for SpaceX's AI satellites.
However, what's not getting enough attention is the quiet advantage that SpaceX holds over its rivals: control of the rockets needed to reach orbit.
The cost of launching satellites into space has decreased dramatically with the advent of reusable rockets like Falcon 9 and Starship.