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He's choosin' space; Musk eyes data centers in orbit, not Texas
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Fusion42 · 4 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Elon Musk is considering deploying data centers in outer space as rising state-level moratoriums, including in Texas, hinder the expansion of terrestrial AI infrastructure. Market predictions suggest a growing chance that a 1-megawatt orbital data center could become operational by 2031-2035.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure.
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You face new limits building data centres on Earth as states impose moratoriums, but orbit-based data centres open new territory. This lets you rethink infrastructure location and potentially leapfrog terrestrial constraints with space tech.
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