Topic: satellite constellations
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Satellite Constellations Threaten Future Space Telescopes
The rapid growth of satellite constellations, projected to increase over thirtyfold, now seriously threatens space-based astronomy by marring images from orbital telescopes with numerous satellite streaks. Mitigation strategies like dark coatings that protect ground-based observations can ironica...
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Google's Plan to Launch AI Data Centers in Space
Google is launching Project Suncatcher to build scalable orbital data centers using solar-powered satellites, aiming to overcome Earth's energy and logistical constraints for AI growth. Orbiting AI accelerators in space could provide nearly continuous solar power, significantly boosting efficienc...
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Russia Tracks NATO Satellites from Equatorial Orbit
Germany's defense minister is urging the development of offensive space capabilities due to threats from Russia and China, which can disrupt or destroy satellites. Russia and China are described as holding strategic positions in space, with satellite networks seen as critical vulnerabilities that...
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Starlink Freed Me to Work Anywhere - Now I'm Moving On
Starlink's low Earth orbit satellite network revolutionized remote work by providing high-speed, low-latency internet from virtually any location, enabling a truly mobile lifestyle. Despite its performance, Starlink's recent price hikes, policy changes, and near-monopoly status highlight user vul...
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The Brutal Economics of Orbital AI
The vision for orbital AI data centers is driven by the belief that space will soon be the cheapest location for AI compute, with major companies racing to develop prototypes despite significant technical and economic hurdles. The primary economic barriers are the immense costs of launch and sate...
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