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Perhaps a hedge in case apocalyptic scenarios disable or reduce networks on the ground?

>>handfu+(OP)
Apocalyptic scenarios where terrestrial communication methods going back over a century are no longer feasible, but we can still readily talk to space? And maintain/replace the stuff we have up there?

>>handfu+(OP)
Yes, because in an apocalyptic scenario what we all will be clamouring will be space data centres training AI and mining bitcoin.

>>arp242+d2
We? Did you think they're hedging so you could use it?

>>jshear+a1
Like the commenter, your error is thinking the hedge is for you. And what's more—you're assuming the scenario must be total destruction, there's a gradation of disruption where this hedge remains feasible and even vital.

>>handfu+HC
Like [the other commenter]*