SpaceX plans AI1 prototypes in 2027 and commercial orbital compute by 2028 using Starlink-derived tech for solar power and vacuum cooling. The Starmind project targets one gigawatt then up to a million satellites. Skeptics cite radiation and timelines, yet existing hardware and Starship economics could reshape AI infrastructure. Musk's vision gains traction as investors weigh the optionality.
SpaceX’s Orbiting AI Ambition: From Starlink Lessons to a 1-Million-Satellite Compute Constellation
