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Google in Talks With SpaceX, Others About Future Launches for Project Suncatcher

A space-based satellite system could provide the solution for how to power the growing artificial intelligence industry.
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Google in Talks With SpaceX, Others About Future Launches for Project Suncatcher
The Google logo is seen outside the company's offices in London, on June 24, 2025. Carlos Jasso/Reuters
Jill McLaughlin
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Alphabet’s Google is in discussions with Elon Musk’s SpaceX and others about future rocket launches for the company’s planned data centers in space.

Google announced its Project Suncatcher in November, outlining its plan to develop solar-powered, space-based data centers for artificial intelligence (AI) computing.
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Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.