Will Space Data Centers Reshape AI Infrastructure

Will Space Data Centers Reshape AI Infrastructure

Elon Musk set tech circles buzzing with a surprise move: SpaceX’s acquisition of xAI. The goal, as presented, is bold—put data centers in space. As the CEO of LifeGoal Wealth Advisors and a CIMA and CFP professional, I look at ideas through the lens of feasibility, cost, risk, and payoff. This one sits at the intersection of engineering ambition and practical constraints. The pitch is simple: space offers free cooling, near-constant solar power,…

Can We Build AI in Space?

This is the only article of the week. The 2nd half is premium.Elon Musk is betting his companies SpaceX and xAI on space datacenters.He believes that, in three years’ time, AI companies won’t have access to enough electricity to power their data centers, so only those who move the data centers to space will be able to continue growing their AIs.The question becomes: Can you build working datacenters in space at a reasonable price?As I ran the nu…