The Verge Science
31 January 2026
SpaceX wants to put 1 million solar-powered data centers into orbit
Why It Matters for ITAD
This industry news may have implications for IT asset disposal and recycling operations.
SpaceX filed a request with the FCC on Friday seeking approval to put a constellation of one million data center satellites into orbit. While the FCC is unlikely to approve a network that expansive, SpaceX's strategy has been to request approval for unrealistically large numbers of satellites as a starting point for negotiations. The filing […]
Key Takeaways
- • SpaceX wants to put 1 million solar-powered data centers into orbit.
