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Data centers in space face major technical and operational hurdles

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CNBC Markets highlights that building data centers in space would require solving multiple obstacles before the concept can scale, including technology performance and operational reliability.

The outlet points to challenges that must be overcome for a space-based setup to function, emphasizing that Elon Musk has outlined an ambitious timeline despite the complexity involved.

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CNBC MarketsData centers in space: Four big obstacles and Elon Musk's ambitious timeline

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