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[Scott Manley] Does It Make Sense To Put Data Centers In Space? Can They Really Cost Less To Operate? (www.youtube.com)
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cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/24946971

TL;DW:

Does It Make Sense To Put Data Centers In Space?

At some point in the future, yes.

Can They Really Cost Less To Operate?

In theory, yes.

Scott expresses concerns that current startups have not adequately addressed some of the practical challenges, such as cooling.

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[–] acosmichippo@lemmy.world 11 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

wouldn’t do anything. you’re basically in a giant thermos, insulated by vacuum on all sides.

[–] charade_you_are@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Too advanced for me. I was just thinking it would get cold but obviously too cold.

[–] acosmichippo@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

the opposite. if you put hot coffee in a thermos, it stays hot for a long time because a vacuum is the best insulation there is.