SpaceX\'s plan for an orbital data centre envisioned as future AI infrastructure is technically feasible, but major obstacles remain before commercialisation, an analysis said. The biggest challenge is building an unprecedented satellite constellation and launch system. The concept includes operating 1 million satellites producing 120 GW and using tens of millions to 100 million GPUs. Analysts cited heavy satellite mass, cooling limits in space, huge manufacturing and network costs, and communications latency as constraints.

A web-based map service called Satellite Tracker has launched to show in real time the current locations of more than 30,000 satellites orbiting Earth. It displays Starlink by default and lets users view each satellite’s position, orbit and identification details on one screen. The service also updates in real time and offers detailed information such as NORAD ID and international designators. Users can filter satellites by purpose, project, country and altitude.