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Google reportedly in talks with SpaceX to make orbital data centers a reality
May 12, 2026
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by Noor Bazmi
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Google is in talks with SpaceX and other firms, Reuters and the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, to launch Project Suncatcher and deploy solar-powered satellite data centers in orbit. If realized, the space-based infrastructure could strengthen crypto infrastructure by offering more resilient, censorship-resistant hosting for blockchain nodes, DeFi platforms and CEX custody, improving security and adoption, though the plan is early-stage and timelines are unclear.
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Google and SpaceX are in talks for launching its Project Suncatcher, a plan to put data centers in space. The Wall Street Journal first reported the news on Tuesday morning. Later, Reuters also cited Google confirming the talks with SpaceX and other companies. The tech giant wants to build a network of solar-powered satellites carrying...
