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cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/24946971

TL;DW:

Does It Make Sense To Put Data Centers In Space?

At some point in the future, yes.

Can They Really Cost Less To Operate?

In theory, yes.

Scott expresses concerns that current startups have not adequately addressed some of the practical challenges, such as cooling.

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[โ€“] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

So we need to reboot a server / swap a drive. Who's on call?