Caveats — this math leaves out: chips (the biggest cost, but similar on both sides), operation costs, and the extra hardware needed to survive radiation in orbit — but none change the story
So space loses today: $26B vs $17B. Why could it still be viable? Simple: launch and satellite costs are falling fast, while building on Earth is getting harder — grid queues, equipment shortages, and permits now make an energized gigawatt take 4–7 years.
SpaceX's AI1 satellite gives us the real numbers to evaluate orbital data centers. Here's the back-of-envelope math for a 1 GW constellation vs. a terrestrial campus. 🧵
I’m absolutely terrified that this is where we are - that after so many decades of people fighting for women’s rights to their own bodies, today’s decision has stripped us of that.
I cried watching YOU. I feel so lucky to have gotten to watch you all these years, but this week was a lesson in emotional intelligence and resilience. We all learned from you. Thank you.