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A.I. Data Centers in Space? A System to Cool Chips Could Help.

NYT > Business·July 30, 2026
A.I. Data Centers in Space? A System to Cool Chips Could Help.

Researchers at Caltech and Sophia Space have developed a technology to prevent computer equipment from overheating in orbit using solar power. This innovation could potentially enable the creation of artificial intelligence data centers in space. The system is designed to cool computer chips, addressing a major challenge in operating computer equipment in space. By leveraging solar power, the technology offers a promising solution for heat management in space-based computing applications.

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