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17 forecasters
When will a space-based data center first become operational?
Current estimate
Mar 2037
Top Key Factors
Datacenters in space are a terrible, horrible, no good idea.taranis.ie•Nov 26, 2025
Delays
Launch costs could drop to $200/kg
Hastens
Space Intelligenceresearch.33fg.com•Dec 10, 2025
Delays
Breakthrough in spacecraft thermal management, notably in lightweight and deployable radiator technology
Hastens
Routine satellite servicing and on-orbit assembly
Hastens
Datacenters in space are a terrible, horrible, no good idea.taranis.ie•Nov 26, 2025
Delays
Launch costs could drop to $200/kg
Hastens
Space Intelligenceresearch.33fg.com•Dec 10, 2025
Delays
Routine satellite servicing and on-orbit assembly
Hastens
Breakthrough in spacecraft thermal management, notably in lightweight and deployable radiator technology
Hastens