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>>angadh+(OP)
Putting a datacenter in space is one of the worst ideas I've heard in a while.

Reliable energy? Possible, but difficult -- need plenty of batteries

Cooling? Very difficult. Where does the heat transfer to?

Latency? Highly variable.

Equipment upgrades and maintenance? Impossible.

Radiation shielding? Not free.

Decommissioning? Potentially dangerous!

Orbital maintenance? Gotta install engines on your datacenter and keep them fueled.

There's no upside, it's only downsides as far as I can tell.

>>energy+T6
Servers outside any legal jurisdiction. Priceless.

>>GolfPo+d9
Given that most of the major powers have satellite shootdown ability this isn't worth all that much if you're causing enough trouble.

>>bobthe+da
Shooting down a satellite is a major step that creates a mess of space junk, angering everybody.

Plus you can just have a couple of politicians from each major power park their money on that satellite.