80% of the space launch business is putting starlink satellites into orbit, so it's all internal funny money. They could very well be letting the space launch business take losses to make the satellite internet business look better (only profitable part of the whole thing).
replyWasn't starship supposed to be funded by the NASA contract?
Orbital datacenters sound like a dangerous bet. I couldn't think of a worse place for a lot of delecate electronics.
replyHave you considered Magma Chamber datacenters?
replyBoomers and luddites won't let them be built on earth so no other option really
replyIt's more unpopular than that. Not surprising since they're competing underhandedly for electricity generation with everyone else.
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