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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. m4rtink · · focus · HN ↗
      Chinese rockets companies are evolving at insane pace, including RLVs. A couple of big milestones have been achieved this year alone, like first stage landing.
      1. tim333 · · focus · HN ↗
        Also Stoke Space, YC startup, is interesting. They could even beat SpaceX to fully reusable if SpaceX find the refuel it and send it up again thing challenging.

        They have a different approach - rather than a ceramic heat shield they have a metal shield to be cooled by the liquid H2+O2 fuel. <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;youtu.be&#x2F;3V6lfs7xFJM?t=191" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;youtu.be&#x2F;3V6lfs7xFJM?t=191

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