The Data Center Boom Is Fueling The Space Solar Race

The Data Center Boom Is Fueling The Space Solar Race

n a new twist on the space solar field, a US startup aims to launch data centers into orbit around the Earth and power them with PV arrays assembled by swarms of autonomous robots. The post The Data Center Boom Is Fueling The Space Solar Race appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Orbital data and energy collaboration accelerates space-based assembly

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 31, 2025 Rendezvous Robotics and Starcloud have initiated a formal partnership to integrate autonomous modular assembly systems with orbital power and cooling infrastructure for gigawatt-scale datacenter capabilities in space. The Memorandum of Understanding outlines joint exploration of advanced orbital architectures, assessing Rendezvous Robotics' self-assembling solar array and thermal radiator