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I doubt the "free power" would be enough to compensate for the energy cost of getting a dedicated server satellite into space, plus the construction cost of bui
by bcbrown 15y ago
I doubt the "free power" would be enough to compensate for the energy cost of getting a dedicated server satellite into space, plus the construction cost of building the satellite, plus the increased power cost of communicating with it.
- ImprovedSilence 15y agoPerhaps true. But at least you wouldn't have the huge cost of cooling things down. Just imagine the possibilities, especially if/when SSD's catch up to HDD's in capacity/price.
- Lennie 15y agoYou only need a tracker in space, nothing more. Not sure what the disk usage is of the tracker though. I would guess it all fits in memory ?
- JoeAltmaier 15y agoEverything has costs, expecially data centers. Advantages are its wireless, unobstructed view from anywhere, and low-power satellite communications should compare favorably with the wired grid. Also, freedom from regulations and nationalistic attempts to shut you down.