Race to deploy AI data centres in space raises safety concerns

Published on March 12, 2026

Recently announced plans by companies and nations to send AI data centers into space come as experts warn of a perilous situation developing in Earth orbit as thousands of new satellites are launched, orbit the planet, risk collision, and burn up on reentry.

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