SpaceX has filed an application with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), outlining an ambitious proposal to construct a massive constellation of 1 million satellites. The ultimate goal is to create a solar - powered data center in space. Under this plan, SpaceX envisions deploying a network of satellite - based orbital data centers in low - Earth orbit. These centers would harness solar energy to power artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. Such a setup is expected to bring multiple benefits, including cost - effectiveness, high energy efficiency, and environmental friendliness. SpaceX is of the opinion that space - based computing will gain greater economic feasibility in the years ahead. To carry out the deployment, the company intends to rely on its Starship spacecraft. However, the application falls short in several key areas. It lacks specific technical details, a clear deployment timeline, and cost estimates. Moreover, SpaceX is seeking an exemption from the FCC's deployment time requirements. At present, there are roughly 15,000 satellites in space, and SpaceX's plan dwarfs the scale of any other existing satellite systems. In addition to this, SpaceX is engaged in discussions with xAI regarding a potential merger. If the merger is successful, it could serve as a significant driving force for the launch of these data centers. Although the idea of space - based data centers is still in its infancy, advocates claim that it offers a host of advantages. Nevertheless, experts caution that it may take several more years for this concept to achieve commercial viability.