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Explore the groundbreaking concept of orbital AI data centers through an in-depth look at Starcloud, the startup that made history by launching the first NVIDIA H100 GPU into space. Discover how co-founders Philip Johnston, Ezra Feilden, and Adi Oltean built their working prototype in just 15 months and learn about their vision to create space-based computing infrastructure powered by continuous sunlight and cooled by radiating heat into deep space. Examine the potential advantages of orbital data centers, including reduced energy consumption, zero fresh water usage, and lower emissions compared to traditional Earth-based facilities. Follow Y Combinator's Aaron Epstein as he visits Starcloud's headquarters to understand the technical challenges, founder origin stories, and the company's pivot from space-based solar power to orbital computing. Gain insights into why major tech companies are racing to establish AI compute capabilities in space, the skepticism the founders face, and their ambitious plans for future launches through 2026.
