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Google’s Project Suncatcher to put ML infrastructure in space

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  1. GMoromisato · · focus · HN ↗
    If data centers in space end up being economically viable, then I don't see how anyone can catch SpaceX. They are ten years ahead in both launch capability and satellite manufacturing.
    1. gmerc · · focus · HN ↗
      That's the fun part, they don't need to be viable. It's just the excuse to shovel tons of money to Trump donors, by rerunning the scam that was SDI.

      And they never will be because it's always going to be cheaper to build them on the ground.

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      2. asdff · · focus · HN ↗
        Its only cheaper to build them on the ground if you aren't factoring security concerns. No insurgents in space. Not every application needs this hardening, but you can imagine there are many applications that do.
        1. gmerc · · focus · HN ↗
          Any nation with the ability to lift a sack of ball bearings into space can trigger a kessler cascade on your plane, so the is is fucking nonsense
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