{"id":71369,"date":"2025-07-28T10:06:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T17:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/?p=71369"},"modified":"2025-07-28T10:06:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T17:06:17","slug":"abu-dhabi-firm-looks-to-build-data-centers-in-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/ponoko\/abu-dhabi-firm-looks-to-build-data-centers-in-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Abu Dhabi Firm Looks To Build Data Centers In Space"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Datacenters have become the backbone of modern society, but for all their benefits they do present a number of challenges. One such challenge is their energy consumption, and how it is squeezing the capabilities of energy providers, while another challenge would be the resulting environmental challenges caused by the energy production. Now, a startup in Abu Dhabi is looking to put datacenters into space, with the hope of alleviating these difficulties while looking to unlock new opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketscreener.com\/news\/abu-dhabi-firm-looks-to-build-data-centers-in-space-ce7c5fd8df89f627\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Stories This Week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#space-datacenter\">Abu Dhabi Firm Looks To Build Data Centers In Space<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#podcast\">In Case You Missed &#8211; Ponoko Podcast Episode 2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#training\">UK&#8217;s Semiconductor Design Giant Arm May Train 10,000 Malaysian Engineers Over A Decade<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#tesla\">How Tesla And Samsung&#8217;s Strategic Alliance Is Revolutionizing AI Semiconductors And Accelerating Autonomous Driving<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#IBM\">IBM: Only 11 Percent Of Organizations In APAC Is Truly AI-ready<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ev-charging\">HCMC Institute Proposes Standardized EV Battery Recycling Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ai-edge-manufacturing\">How Edge AI Can Help Reinvent American Manufacturing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#robot-competittion\">Robots To Solve Skill Shortages?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#lung-on-chip\">Scientists Develop \u201cLung-on-a-Chip\u201d That Could Help Stop The Next Pandemic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#robot-movement\">Robots, Vehicles To Get Less Than 1-inch-level Accurate Positioning<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#open-source\">Supply-chain Attacks On Open Source Software Are Getting Out Of Hand<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardware Business News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"podcast\">In Case You Missed &#8211; Ponoko Podcast Episode 2<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ponoko-Podcast-EP01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ponoko-Podcast-EP01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ponoko-Podcast-EP01-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ponoko-Podcast-EP01-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Ponoko<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the second episode of the Ponoko Podcast, we dive into the world of engineering, prototyping, and rapid product development, featuring conversations with some of the brightest minds in tech and business. In this episode, we talked to Chris M. Walker, founder of the Legit.com freelance marketplace and B2B growth expert, as he shares his journey from a \u201cdead-end\u201d IT job to building a thriving platform that empowers startups, small businesses, and engineers to launch and scale their ideas.\n\nWatch the podcast here<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1Prpap7G-wE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"training\">UK&#8217;s Semiconductor Design Giant Arm May Train 10,000 Malaysian Engineers Over A Decade<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>ARM has partnered with Malaysia\u2019s Advanced Semiconductor Academy to train 10,000 engineers in semiconductor design over the next decade. This move signifies a major shift as Malaysia wants to move from chip assembly into intellectual property and advanced R&amp;D. I like seeing a design focus because engineering strength always starts with knowledge, not just production capacity. With courses already running and strong government backing, this could give Malaysia the talent base to compete in the global chip market, which is becoming increasingly design-driven.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nst.com.my\/business\/corporate\/2025\/07\/1251573\/uks-semiconductor-design-giant-arm-may-train-10000-malaysian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tesla\">How Tesla And Samsung&#8217;s Strategic Alliance Is Revolutionizing AI Semiconductors And Accelerating Autonomous Driving<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Tesla has selected Samsung Foundry to manufacture its next-generation AI5 and AI6 chips, moving some production away from TSMC. This partnership focuses on Samsung\u2019s advanced 2nm gate-all-around process, which offers high energy efficiency and computing performance. The collaboration strengthens Tesla\u2019s autonomous driving roadmap by scaling Full Self-Driving hardware production through Samsung\u2019s new Texas fab, expected to start in 2026. For Samsung, the contract secures a major customer and supports South Korea\u2019s broader semiconductor strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ainvest.com\/news\/tesla-samsung-strategic-alliance-revolutionizing-ai-semiconductors-accelerating-autonomous-driving-2507\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"IBM\">IBM: Only 11 Percent Of Organizations In APAC Is Truly AI-ready<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Many companies in Asia-Pacific claim they are \u201cAI-first,\u201d yet an IBM study shows only 11% have true AI maturity. It\u2019s fascinating because we see plenty of pilot projects, but only a handful scale across the enterprise. I\u2019ve often found that technology isn\u2019t the hard part, it\u2019s the people and processes that need to catch up. The report also highlights slow modernization and limited training, which reminds me of how easily ambition can outpace capability. Still, it\u2019s encouraging to see momentum, and with the right focus on integration and skills, this region could lead the shift toward human-centric Industry 5.0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/technode.global\/2025\/07\/28\/ibm-only-11-percent-of-organizations-truly-ai-ready-despite-85-percent-claiming-to-be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardware Engineering News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ev-charging\">HCMC Institute Proposes Standardized EV Battery Recycling Center<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Green and Smart Mobility JSC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Ho Chi Minh City plans to transition 400,000 vehicles to electric, and with it comes an ambitious proposal: a battery recycling plant capable of recovering up to 95% of valuable metals from used EV batteries. That\u2019s significant because rare materials like cobalt and lithium don\u2019t come cheap, and proper recycling will reduce waste and environmental risk. I like how the plan also considers reusing older batteries for solar and factory storage, which shows a practical approach to extending their life. It\u2019s early days, but seeing a major city plan recycling and electrification together feels like forward thinking done right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theinvestor.vn\/hcmc-institute-proposes-standardized-ev-battery-recycling-center-d16456.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ai-edge-manufacturing\">How Edge AI Can Help Reinvent American Manufacturing<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Reshoring manufacturing isn\u2019t just about moving factories back home, it\u2019s about building them smarter. Dell\u2019s edge AI solutions show how U.S. plants can predict equipment failures, run real-time quality checks, and integrate IT with shop floor systems. This AI on the edge approach tackles not just efficiency, but also workforce shortages by giving teams advanced tools that make their work safer and more impactful. With digital twins and scalable AI platforms, this feels less like theory and more like the future of American manufacturing taking shape right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturingdive.com\/spons\/how-edge-ai-can-help-reinvent-american-manufacturing\/753773\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"robot-competittion\">Robots To Solve Skill Shortages?<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/7-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/7-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/7-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/7-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Big news for Australian AI &amp; robotics innovation: Traversal Labs has been named a finalist in the inaugural Propel-AIR program for its MotionLogic platform. Instead of building robot bodies, MotionLogic focuses on teaching robots how humans work, transforming ordinary factory video into detailed motion maps for ergonomics, efficiency, and safety insights. This is a great example of human-first automation and how AI is shaping the future of industrial work. The winner of Propel-AIR (and a residency at MassRobotics in Boston) will be announced in August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paintandpanel.com.au\/news\/news\/robots-to-solve-skill-shortages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardware R&amp;D News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lung-on-chip\">Scientists Develop \u201cLung-on-a-Chip\u201d That Could Help Stop The Next Pandemic<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/8-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/8-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/8-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/8-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; KyotoU \/ Yokokawa lab<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Respiratory illnesses hit different parts of the lungs, yet traditional lab models rarely capture this complexity well, so Kyoto University\u2019s approach caught my attention. They combine microfluidic chips with isogenic iPSCs to mimic both airway and alveolar responses, which is impressive because it offers a clearer, more precise way to study infections like COVID-19. While some might see this as just another lab gadget, I believe it\u2019s a practical step forward, especially for personalized medicine and faster drug development. It reminds me how thoughtful engineering solutions, even in biology, can make real-world impacts without hype.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scitechdaily.com\/scientists-develop-lung-on-a-chip-that-could-help-stop-the-next-pandemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"robot-movement\">Robots, Vehicles To Get Less Than 1-inch-level Accurate Positioning<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/9-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/9-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/9-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/9-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>High-precision positioning is critical for autonomy, yet traditional GNSS falls short with meter-level accuracy. San Francisco\u2019s Swift Navigation addresses this with Skylark, a cloud-based service that boosts accuracy 100-fold to the centimetre level and carries ISO 26262 safety certification. What stands out is their fully cloud-native approach, cutting costs and complexity compared to legacy systems. This scalable model shows how smart innovation drives real-world adoption, especially across automotive and robotics sectors, and it\u2019s a solid example of how engineering advances quietly enable the technologies shaping tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/interestingengineering.com\/innovation\/robots-autonomous-vehicles-positioning-more-accurate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open-Source Hardware News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"open-source\">Supply-chain Attacks On Open Source Software Are Getting Out Of Hand<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/10-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/10-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/10-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/10-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Supply-chain attacks on open-source repositories have surged again, this time hitting npm packages linked to Toptal and impacting thousands of users. What\u2019s troubling is how attackers exploit trusted developer accounts via GitHub breaches and clever phishing, reminding us that even solid engineering hinges on robust security practices. These incidents underscore the critical need for strict token management, multifactor authentication, and thorough code audits. While open source powers innovation, it also demands vigilance from every engineer to safeguard the entire ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/security\/2025\/07\/open-source-repositories-are-seeing-a-rash-of-supply-chain-attacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Datacenters have become the backbone of modern society, but for all their benefits they do present a number of challenges. One such challenge is their energy consumption, and how it is squeezing the capabilities of energy providers, while another challenge would be the resulting environmental challenges caused by the energy production. Now, a startup in Abu Dhabi is looking to put datacenters into space, with the hope of alleviating these difficulties while looking to unlock new opportunities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":71,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5915,2],"tags":[9164,9167,8896,9171,6200,8392,6342,9172,9183,6238,9161,9174,8984,6509,6869,6874,9176,9170,9186,9185,9187,9169,9168,9179,9180,9178,9166,9177,9190,9191,9188,9181,7560,7926,9165,9163,9189,9173,9162,9184,9182,6136,9175],"class_list":["post-71369","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-engineering-weekly","category-ponoko","tag-abu-dhabi-startup","tag-ai-readiness","tag-ai-semiconductors","tag-american-manufacturing","tag-arm","tag-automotive-safety","tag-autonomous-driving","tag-battery-reuse","tag-cloud-native-services","tag-cybersecurity","tag-datacenters","tag-digital-twins","tag-edge-ai","tag-electric-vehicles","tag-energy-consumption","tag-environmental-impact","tag-ergonomics","tag-ev-battery-recycling","tag-github-compromise","tag-gnss-alternatives","tag-high-precision-positioning","tag-ho-chi-minh-city","tag-ibm-apac-study","tag-industrial-ai","tag-kyoto-university","tag-lung-on-a-chip","tag-malaysian-engineers","tag-motionlogic","tag-multifactor-authentication","tag-npm-breach","tag-open-source-security","tag-pandemic-prevention","tag-personalized-medicine","tag-robotics-innovation","tag-samsung-alliance","tag-semiconductor-design","tag-software-supply-chain","tag-solar-storage","tag-space-based-datacenters","tag-supply-chain-attacks","tag-swift-navigation","tag-tesla","tag-workforce-automation"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Abu Dhabi Firm Looks To Build Data Centers In Space<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/ponoko\/abu-dhabi-firm-looks-to-build-data-centers-in-space\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Abu Dhabi Firm Looks To Build Data Centers In Space\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Datacenters have become the backbone of modern society, but for all their benefits they do present a number of challenges. 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