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Google's first Suncatcher orbital data center test launches October 1

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eximius · 1790367708 · focus · HN ↗
The reasons against doing this is obvious. Is there any coherent description of why someone would think it is a good idea? And I don't mean, like, delusional reasons, but an actually rational argument for "here is where it might work out and we need to try and measure to find out".
1. MarsZebra · 1790368035 · focus · HN ↗
  Edge computing in space is needed for Golden Dome. Weapons targeting etc...
  <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Dome_(missile_defense_system)" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Dome_(missile_defense_s...
  It's a multi-trillion dollar program, with Bezos/Musk involvement.
  1. sdcfgy · 1790368156 · focus · HN ↗
    No one is building that. They ran out of money and kit taking Iran on already.
    At best it’ll direct a lot of public funds into musk’s and trump’s pockets.
    MarsZebra · 1790368256 · focus · HN ↗
    Literally the entire aerospace industry these days is centered around Golden Dome.
    You should probably short UFO, SPCX, ASTS, RKLB, LMT, NOC, RTX etc.. if you believe that.
    sdcfgy · 1790368394 · focus · HN ↗
    Yep. No one that matters and isn’t in the investment hype bubble.
    Let me know when Raytheon / BAE / Lockheed Martin / General Dynamics get in on it.

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