TechThe Register1h ago
Orbital datacenter startup CEO admits launch economics don't fly, presses ahead regardless
TL;DRSpace datacenter startup admits its business model depends on cheaper launches it can't guarantee.
Why it matters: Shows how orbital infrastructure dreams hinge on external factors beyond their control—a risky bet for investors and the space industry.
Needs SpaceX et al to drop prices and give competitors a ride into space to make it work A startup called Orbital has revealed a plan to build a 10,000-satellite neocloud in space – if Elon Musk delivers on his ambitious plans to increase launch capacity and reduce costs.…
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