Google, SpaceX plan space data centres; Japan, Germany have another solution

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Google has launched AI chips into orbit to explore solar-powered computing infrastructure, which could reduce data center demand.

Researchers in Japan and Germany are developing elastocaloric cooling systems to address cooling needs in computing facilities.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:46:38 UTC.

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