Why the Cloud is Heading to the Stars: The Rise of Space-Based Data Centers
Imagine a data center that uses zero liters of fresh water, runs on 24/7 unlimited clean energy, and processes data at the speed of light without ever touching a fiber optic cable. It sounds like science fiction, but as of late 2025, it is rapidly becoming science fact. For decades, we’ve ironically called the internet "The Cloud," even though it lives in massive, energy-guzzling concrete bunkers firmly planted on the ground. But today, a quiet revolution is happening 500 kilometers above our heads. From the tech giants of Silicon Valley to ambitious startups in Redmond, the race is on to move our digital brain off-planet. In this deep dive, we will explore the urgent necessity of moving compute to space, unpack Google’s secretive " Project Suncatcher ," analyze the bold moves of the startup Starcloud , and weigh the massive engineering challenges that stand between us and an orbital internet. Buckle up. We are leaving the atmosphere. The Earth-Based Problem: Why...