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ConnectedEarth TakeDatacenters in space are much more complex than providing radiation shielding and adaptive trickery on processors. Cooling datacenters on Earth requires air and liquid to dissipate the heat the processor generates. There is no air in space.
ConnectedEarth TakeSovereign European constellation is taking shape with more IRIS2 partners. Standardizing the approach so all EU members (and others) can leverage the new constellation is the right path forward. Let's hope though that there aren't too many bosses in the mix, leading to typical EU indecision.
ConnectedEarth TakeThis merger of Satellite know-how, constellation dynamics and orchestration software at the control plane is exactly what remote industry needs to support their OT installations and IT governance.
ConnectedEarth TakeThis is a fantastic take comparing and contrasting the investment lifecycles of Energy Exploration/Production and Space Asset Development/Launch/Operation. Both industries should take a long hard look at each other and adopt some of the other's strategies.
ConnectedEarth TakeThis is a welcome investment to fund technology research that UK firms can sell across the world. However, helping OneWeb compete more effectively with Starlink and SES mPower is a good use of government investment.
ConnectedEarth TakeAST built an investor base and a partnership base worthy of envy. The challenge of launching their enormous satellites into orbit has made us wary of their ability to execute.
ConnectedEarth TakeIn order to meet the energy demand of the Datacenter boom, especially the 2x increase in power consumption by 2030, we need a mix of energy sources. Stopping invest ment in one for the other is a bad idea.