Thursday, 2 April, 2026
SpaceX Orbital Data Centers Face Similar Challenges to Microsoft’s Undersea Project
By Isha
SpaceX’s ambitious plan for orbital data centers may encounter significant hurdles reminiscent of Microsoft’s discontinued undersea project, Natick. While space-based servers offer low-latency global coverage and natural cooling, experts warn of extreme environmental maintenance, radiation risks, and high deployment costs. Just as Microsoft struggled with the logistical complexities of subsea infrastructure, SpaceX must overcome massive technical and financial barriers.
Read full story at Economic Times