orbital data centers

'Orbital data centers' are data processing and storage facilities located in Earth’s orbit rather than on the planet’s surface. The concept involves deploying servers or computing infrastructure on satellites or space platforms to take advantage of space’s naturally cold environment for energy-efficient cooling, the potential for continuous solar power, reduced terrestrial footprint, and improved connectivity for global data transmission. This emerging idea is being studied as part of broader efforts to enhance sustainability and scalability in cloud computing and communications technology.