# \[Q&A+\] Data Centers in Space. Genius or Just Dumb?

An episode of [Universe Today Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/794058155), 25 Feb 2026, 23 min.

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AI data centers are a hot topic for a lot of space companies. That includes SpaceX who have applied for putting a million satellites into orbit. So, is this a genius idea that will put more money into space exploration and boost orbital infrastructure? Or are we all cooked when the bubble will burst? Watch the video here (with no ads) or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qwO0NKAIbqA • 00:00 Intro • 00:37 \[@mrspaceman2764\] How screwed up are we? • 10:38 \[@jpietersen519\] How would Moon-made satellites circularise their orbits? • 16:59 \[@darthex0\] Will orbital data centers shade the Earth? • 19:43 Celebrating 400 Q&A episodes!

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