Google has successfully launched its first advanced chip into orbit, marking a significant step toward the development of space-based data centers, according to TechCrunch. This initiative aims to explore the potential of operating data centers beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
However, TechCrunch notes that SpaceX’s Starship rocket will need to complete approximately 1,600 launches before these space data centers can become operational. This highlights the considerable logistical challenges still ahead for the project.
For Japanese investors and tech markets, this development underscores the growing intersection of cloud computing and aerospace technologies, sectors where Japan is also investing heavily to remain competitive in the evolving global tech landscape.