SpaceX seeks FCC nod for up to 1 million orbital AI “data centres” SpaceX seeks FCC nod for up to 1 million orbital AI “data centres”
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 02, 2026
SpaceX has asked the US FCC to approve a new “orbital data centre” system that could ultimately involve up to one million satellites, arguing that solar power in space could help meet surging AI compute demand — but scientists warn the plan could worsen debris risks and disrupt astronomy.