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Data Center Space Race

December 19, 2025·23 min·2 clips

Elon Musk unexpectedly confirmed SpaceX is building data centers in space, catching even experts off guard.

Host Lizzie O'Leary interviews space journalist Eric Berger about SpaceX's plans to build data centers in orbit, driven by Elon Musk's AI ambitions and a potential $800 billion IPO. They explore the technical feasibility, environmental benefits, and how this could fund Musk's dream of colonizing Mars, while discussing SpaceX's dominance in the space industry.

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