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India Eyes Space Data Centers
8 Jan
Summary
- India is exploring the concept of placing physical data centers in low Earth orbit.
- This initiative aims to enable on-board processing and storage of satellite data.
- The project is currently in a preliminary study phase by ISRO.
India is reportedly exploring the feasibility of establishing physical data centers in low Earth orbit. This visionary project, currently in its nascent stages of study by the Department of Space and ISRO, aims to revolutionize satellite data management.
Currently, satellite data is collected in orbit and then downlinked to ground stations for processing. India's new approach would involve conducting on-board processing and storage directly within the satellites, offering enhanced flexibility and reconfiguration capabilities in orbit.
This exploration aligns with a broader global interest in space-based data centers, driven by the pursuit of unlimited solar energy and the exponential growth of global data demands. India also aims to significantly increase its spacecraft production and global space industry share by 2030.
