Imagine a world in which data centers were deployed in space.
Using a satellite networking system, data would be collected from Earth, then sent to space for processing and storage. The system would use photonics and optical technology, dramatically cutting down on power consumption and boosting data transmission speeds. The Earth’s weather or natural disasters would no longer interrupt communications.
Does this sound like something out of science fiction? Well, it’s very real, with trials and demonstrations underway this year and a launch planned for 2025.
