Elon Musk and other tech leaders are planning to move artificial‑intelligence compute to orbit, envisioning satellite constellations that could host massive data‑center workloads. Early analyses, however, show that the cost of building and launching such orbital facilities far exceeds that of traditional ground‑based centers. High launch prices, expensive satellite manufacturing, thermal‑management challenges, radiation exposure, and limited solar‑panel lifespans all contribute to the unfavorable economics. While inference workloads may eventually find a niche in space, experts agree that significant technology breakthroughs and cost reductions are required before orbital AI becomes viable. Leia mais →