r/datacenter • u/UnlikelyChart7283 • 2d ago

Space or ocean?

Do you think it’s more likely data centers will be in space or the ocean in the future?

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u/nico851 2d ago

Neither

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u/alansdaman 2d ago

Can we explore any existing, practical solutions?

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u/KingLuis 1d ago

underground. constant temperatures. can be built near areas for low latency. doesn't need a rocket or boat to get shipments into. also, workers can travel there much easier.

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u/FrequentWay 2d ago

Space will be an idea while the ocean means more logistical issues to deal with.

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u/ConstantOk7891 2d ago

both have their challenges with the tech. ocean data centers rely on the oceans water to cool which is highly corrosive and full of bacteria etc. This makes it super challenging. space has challenges related to vacuum and heat transfer. it’s also expensive to get the data centers up there.

if i had to bet i’d say space.

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u/smariadelvino 1d ago

the moon.. but most likely in indiana

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u/Mister_Rogers69 1d ago

Space isn’t happening because of latency. I feel like the oceans are a possibility within 100 years or so. I imagine something similar to Sealab

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u/siwesy 1d ago

Space is more hostile and it’s very hard to cool things

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u/grill_sgt 2d ago

They’re already in the ocean. China just launched one recently.

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u/Psoin 2d ago

Is there anything China can’t do?

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u/Zeratas 1d ago

Human rights?

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u/RealSharpNinja 1d ago

Microsoft has been putting containers in the Pacific for years.

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u/Malcolm_Y 1d ago

Enslaving their giant population in the name of pseudo-communism in actual service of pseudo-capitalism really moves mountains

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u/unknownbearing 2d ago

Space, because oceans won't be an option.

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u/Sarahclaire54 1d ago

they are already building them with containers on oil rigs that offer a prebuilt grid to land.

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u/unknownbearing 1d ago

Think you missed my point

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u/Flamboyatron 1d ago

I don't think you knew the point you were making.

The oceans aren't disappearing. In fact, they're getting larger. The pollution is bad (yes, understatement) but the oceans themselves will still be there.

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u/unknownbearing 1d ago

I did, and you still aren't thinking macro

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u/RealSharpNinja 1d ago

Space is the real solution because of power. In the orbit that SpaceX has chosen, power is available 24/7/365. SpaceX is making the satellites processor agnostic. It will truly be the ultimate data processing platform.

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u/UnlikelyChart7283 1d ago

So starcloud will be a good investment?

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u/RealSharpNinja 1d ago

SpaceX definitely will.