SpaceX has filed a request The plan is to launch a constellation of 1 million solar-powered satellites in conjunction with the Federal Communications Commission, which it says will serve as data centers for artificial intelligence.
The company’s filing presents a grand vision, not only describing these planned satellites as “the most efficient way to meet the growing demand for AI computing power,” but also framing them as “the first step toward becoming a Kardashev II-level civilization – one that can harness the full power of the Sun,” while also “ensuring humanity’s multi-planetary future among the stars.”
The Verge argued that 1 million satellite numbers unlikely to get outright approval And perhaps that serves as a starting point for conversation. Recently the F.C.C. Allows SpaceX to launch an additional 7,500 Starlink satellitesBut said it would defer authorization on the “remaining 14,988” proposed satellites.
there are There are currently 15,000 man-made satellites orbiting the Earth.And they’re already causing problems with pollution and debris, according to the European Space Agency.
The filing also reportedly comes as SpaceX Elon Musk considering merger with two other companiesAhead of Tesla and xAI (which has already merged with going public.
