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ScienceOctober 13, 2026, 16:12

Orbital Data Centers Risk Becoming Military Targets in Space

Orbital data centers chasing unlimited solar power and boundless real estate increase the risk of potentially catastrophic conflict in space. Militaries worldwide are embracing AI and treating computing facilities as critical infrastructure.

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