The commercial feasibility of space AI computing is questionable.
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Matt Ganym stated that space data centers will face feasibility challenges in terms of economics and practical operations within the next 10 to 20 years. He believes that multiple obstacles such as launch costs, payload capacity, cooling, and equipment maintenance still need to be overcome. Even if technically feasible, the costs would be difficult to support large-scale applications. Space data centers need to be sent into orbit not only servers and GPUs but also solar panels, cooling equipment, and communication systems.
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Matt Gammon stated that space data centers will struggle to meet feasibility requirements in terms of economics and practical operation within the next 10 to 20 years. He believes that multiple obstacles, such as launch costs, payload capacity, cooling, and equipment maintenance, still need to be overcome, and even if technically feasible, the costs would be difficult to support large-scale applications.
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