SpaceX’s orbital data centers would create a new category of e-waste
📍 Aftermath
The last reports noted SpaceX’s plan to launch Nvidia‑powered AI satellites as part of a “Starmind” constellation of up to a million units by late 2027, and multiple sources warned that the surge could threaten astronomy, increase atmospheric pollution, and create a new class of space‑borne e‑waste. No further updates appeared, and the story quieted without a definitive conclusion.
Epilogue added 36d ago, after coverage quieted.
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SpaceX’s orbital data centers would create a new category of e-waste Ars Technica · 68d ago broke it first
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