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Orbital Data Centers: The Real Engineering Challenge
Building data centers in orbit faces major hurdles in cooling and cost. ISS-style radiators are too heavy and expensive for commercial use. Startups are racing to develop lightweight, affordable thermal management systems.
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The concept is intriguing, but the article glosses over the immense logistical and economic barriers that make orbital data centers a distant prospect.
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