Musk unveils annual space AI data center 1gigawatt target
Elon Musk uploaded a 8day, local time, on X, 31-minute video explaining SpaceX’s concept for its first AI satellite. He said the company would build annual 1gigawatt-scale computing capacity in space by the end of next year and then expand it by 10times every year to ultimately create terawatt-scale infrastructure.
Elon Musk released a 8-day discussion video on the social media platform X, local time. 31The video explained SpaceX’s concept for its first AI satellite together with engineer Ian Dal. Musk presented specific technical details and construction plans in the video.
Musk said the satellites could be connected to one another through laser links or connected to the Starlink satellite constellation. He said that at maximum performance, the satellite could handle computing at the level of 300kilowatts, similar to an NVIDIA GB150rack. He emphasized this point several times.
He also explained the design and operating methods. He said satellites equipped with AI servers would serve as individual computing nodes in orbit. The satellites would be powered by sunlight, while the heat generated would be released into space for cooling.
Musk said, "There is no magic required for AI satellites." He said that much of this technology is similar to the technology already applied to Starlink V3He explained this as a continuation of current technology.
Musk said he would work to build AI computing capacity in space on a 1gigawatt scale by the end of next year. He then said he would expand it by 10times each year, ultimately achieving terawatt-scale computing infrastructure over the long term. He presented a specific timeline and expansion targets in the video.
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