Elon Musk Confident SpaceX Will Launch NVIDIA AI Computers Into Space by 2027
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has expressed confidence that the company will launch NVIDIA's VR NLV72 AI computers into space in 2027. This statement follows a discussion on social media about potential advancements in orbital computing, particularly regarding cooling solutions for data centers in space. Musk previously indicated that SpaceX plans to deploy an optimized version of Nvidia’s Vera Rubin system by the fourth quarter of next year. The announcement aligns with broader strategic moves at SpaceX, including a $13 billion compute agreement with an unnamed company and partnerships with Alphabet Inc. and Anthropic for similar services. The commercial spaceflight firm is also preparing to introduce its latest Starlink router, which promises faster speeds and improved connectivity in congested areas.
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