No one wants AI data centers on Earth. Do they make sense in space?

Elon Musk's SpaceX is betting big on orbital AI data centers. The public doesn't want them on Earth, but the economic case for space-based is questionable.

# No one wants AI data centers on Earth. Do they make sense in space? Elon Musk's SpaceX is betting big on orbital AI data centers. The public doesn't want them on Earth, but the economic case for space-based is questionable. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/21/do-space-based-ai-data-centers-make-economic-sense.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*