Satlyt takes another step toward turning satellites into space data centers
Satlyt ran a successful test this month bringing it closer to turning spacecraft, starting with satellites, into virtual data centers.
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Satellite
An object that orbits a planet; usually a spacecraft used for communication, navigation, weather or observation.
Satellites underpin GPS, weather forecasts, broadcasting and climate monitoring.
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A facility that houses large numbers of servers and networking equipment to store and process data.
Data centres use large amounts of electricity and water, which makes their location a local and climate issue.
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