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Corporate orbital data centre plans called dangerous

Original: Corporate ‘orbital data centre’ proposals are dangerous for humanity

Commentary in The Conversation argues that corporate proposals to build orbital data centres in space pose serious risks for humanity. The plans would involve deploying thousands of satellites, each roughly twice the size of the International Space Station. Critics warn of dangers including space debris, environmental costs of launches, and the concentration of digital infrastructure under corporate control, prompting debate over whether such mega-projects should proceed.

Why now: New corporate proposals for massive orbital data centres have sparked concern among experts about safety and environmental risks.

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• Corporate ‘orbital data centre’ proposals are dangerous for humanity · The Conversation

  Orbital data centre proposals involve thousands of satellites, each one twice the size of the International Space Station.

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