The idea of deploying artificial intelligence in orbit has gained significant attention in recent years, but the economic realities of such a project are sobering. For example, a 1 GW orbital data center would carry a staggering price tag of approximately $42.4 billion. This cost is nearly three times that of its equivalent on the ground, underscoring the substantial financial challenges that must be addressed to make orbital AI a viable option.

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