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A conceptual illustration showing data streaming into a data center in orbit around Earth

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Watch: The energy imperative driving the push toward orbital data centers

by SpaceNews Editor March 19, 2026April 16, 2026

Part of SpaceNews’ Orbital Data Centers Series

Illustration of an optically interconnected orbital data center node Axiom Space and Spacebilt plan to install on the International Space Station in 2027. Credit: Axiom Space

Hyperscalers are coming to an orbit near you. Power will decide the winners.

by Andrew Rush March 6, 2026March 4, 2026

From the Magazine

2026 will be the year of space nuclear power and surviving the lunar night

by Tyler Bernstein, A.C. Charania and Alex Gilbert January 13, 2026January 12, 2026

The power dilemma: Energy access could make or break the space economy this year

by Kevin Hell February 14, 2025February 11, 2025

2011 concept art of a solar power-beaming satellite. Credit: NASA

Ending the dream

by Gary Church January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

Kilopower

Civil

White House executive order promotes development of space and defense nuclear power systems

by Jeff Foust January 12, 2021January 23, 2023

Kilopower

Civil

NASA and Energy Department sign cooperative agreement

by Jeff Foust October 21, 2020January 23, 2023

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Civil

NASA and Energy Department step up cooperation

by Jeff Foust September 17, 2020January 23, 2023

Kilopower

Civil

NASA to seek proposals for lunar nuclear power system

by Jeff Foust September 2, 2020January 23, 2023

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National Space Council expands membership

by Jeff Foust February 14, 2020January 23, 2023

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