SpaceX plan to launch 1 million data center satellites could turn atmosphere into a ‘fire pit,’ scientists sayThe company wants to put a network of data centers into orbit. Scientists say the plan comes with severe environmental risks.Astronomers fear SpaceX's proposed data center satellites could interfere with observations by ground-based telescopes.Justine Goode / NBC News; Getty ImagesJuly 28, 2026, 10:11 AM EDTA SpaceX proposal to launch up to 1 million data center satellites has scientists concerned that the project will pump Earth’s atmosphere full of vaporized spacecraft material.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
SpaceX plan to launch 1 million data center satellites could turn atmosphere into a ‘fire pit,’ scientists say
The company wants to put a network of data centers into orbit. Scientists say the plan comes with severe environmental risks.
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