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Starcloud Orders SpaceX Lasers for Orbital Data Centers, Because Ground-Based Internet Was Getting Too Convenient
Starcloud buys Starlink lasers to turn space into a data center, because ground-based internet was just too reliable.
2026-05-26
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2026-05-02
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Starcloud Wants Another $200 Million to Launch Space Data Centers, Because Earth Just Isn't Cramped Enough
Two-year-old orbital data center startup seeks $200 million to double valuation to $2.2 billion, plans 88,000 satellites, and hopes Elon Musk's Starship doesn't blow up before launch.
2026-05-01
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Venture Capitalist Squints at Orbital Data Centers, Sees Moon Ice and AI Hype
A venture capitalist says orbital data centers are still years away, but maybe don't bet against the moon ice mining opportunity.
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