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China Plans Space-Based Data Centers Amid Rising Energy Costs

2/6/2026

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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and other firms plan to develop space-based data centers under a five-year plan to expand China's space presence.
The data centers would form an integrated computing and storage system in space.
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) and Axiom Space, Inc. are pursuing space-based data-center projects due to rising terrestrial energy costs.
Space offers abundant solar power and land, making space-based data centers attractive.

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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and other firms plan to develop space-based data centers under a five-year plan to expand China's space presence.
The data centers would form an integrated computing and storage system in space.
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) and Axiom Space, Inc. are pursuing space-based data-center projects due to rising terrestrial energy costs.
Space offers abundant solar power and land, making space-based data centers attractive.