ScienceThe case for putting data centers in space
MTSlive says NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman argues for space-based data centers as an alternative to building them in people's backyards, while acknowledging that the economics are hard.
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In its September 17, 2026 interview summary, MTSlive presents NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman's case for data centers in space: the economics are difficult, but pausing while rivals keep building is not a strategy. MTSlive describes the conversation as also covering a newly announced four-year U.S. Space Academy, nuclear propulsion, and ambitions for the Moon and Mars.
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The case for putting data centers in space
MTSlive says NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman argues for space-based data centers as an alternative to building them in people's backyards, while acknowledging that the economics are hard.