{"id":71929,"date":"2026-07-13T09:00:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T16:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/?p=71929"},"modified":"2026-07-13T09:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T16:00:10","slug":"spacex-wants-to-build-ai-data-centers-in-space-will-it-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/ponoko\/spacex-wants-to-build-ai-data-centers-in-space-will-it-work\/","title":{"rendered":"SpaceX Wants To Build AI Data Centers In Space. Will It Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71930\" style=\"width:800px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SpaceX is aiming to put AI data centers in orbit, but the technical hurdles of radiation, heat dissipation, and maintenance in space are significant compared to Earth-based infrastructure making many wonder if this approach can move beyond niche applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2026\/06\/260618041501.htm\" 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=\"#spacex\">SpaceX Wants To Build AI Data Centers In Space. Will It Work?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#chinese-robots\">Chinese-made Robots Are Reaching 148 Countries As Factory Task Complexity Rises<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#china-2d-semi\">Chinese Startup Claims World\u2019s First 8-inch 2D Semiconductor Pilot Production Line<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#robots-war\">Could Humanoid Robots Be Heading For The Battlefield?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#mitsubishi-robots\">A Carmaker Is About To Mass-Produce Humanoid Robots \u2014 Mitsubishi\u2019s New Deal Explained<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#china-rocket\">China Lands Reusable Rocket For First Time<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ai-physical\">Will Physical AI Become The Next Main Line Of Technology?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#safe-ai-city\">How Cities Can Adopt AI Without Sacrificing Public Trust<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#battery-fail\">Discovery Helps Explain Why Solid-state Batteries Often Fail<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#flying-robots\">New Flapping Robot Swims And Flies Like A Diving Bird<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#risc-v-bios\">HFI BIOS Aims To Provide A POST-Like Power On Screen &amp; BIOS Setup Utility For RISC-V<\/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 id=\"chinese-robots\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chinese-made Robots Are Reaching 148 Countries As Factory Task Complexity Rises<\/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\/2026\/07\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1-1-768x432.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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chinese-made industrial robots have now reached 148 countries, signaling a real shift in the global automation supply chain as factory tasks grow increasingly complex. But what does this say about vendor strategy, interoperability, and the true capabilities behind the hardware?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketscale.com\/industries\/industrial-iot\/chinese-made-robots-are-reaching-148-countries-as-factory-task-complexity-rises\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"china-2d-semi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chinese Startup Claims World\u2019s First 8-inch 2D Semiconductor Pilot Production Line<\/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\/2026\/07\/2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2-1-768x432.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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Shanghai startup has announced what it says is the world\u2019s first 8-inch pilot production line for 2D semiconductors, aiming to prove that atom-thin materials can be manufactured consistently at scale despite ongoing US technology restrictions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/interestingengineering.com\/innovation\/chinese-startup-launch-2d-chip-production-line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"robots-war\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Could Humanoid Robots Be Heading For The Battlefield?<\/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\/2026\/07\/3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3-1-768x432.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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foundation Robotics is developing the Phantom humanoid robot for both military and civilian roles, with ambitions to produce tens of thousands for tasks ranging from supply runs to possible frontline engagement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cedpxwe26l1o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"mitsubishi-robots\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Carmaker Is About To Mass-Produce Humanoid Robots \u2014 Mitsubishi\u2019s New Deal Explained<\/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\/2026\/07\/4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4-1-768x432.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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mitsubishi Motors has entered a deal with robotics startup Highlanders to develop and mass-produce humanoid robots for its own manufacturing plants, with production targeted for early 2027 in Kyoto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/interestingengineering.com\/videos\/a-carmaker-is-about-to-mass-produce-humanoid-robots-mitsubishis-new-deal-explained\" 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 id=\"china-rocket\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">China Lands Reusable Rocket For First Time<\/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\/2026\/07\/5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; BBC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">China has successfully landed a reusable rocket for the first time, marking a notable technical milestone in its space program and drawing attention from industry observers. Could this achievement  reshape the economics of Chinese satellite launches?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cm2rmmx86pdo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"ai-physical\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will Physical AI Become The Next Main Line Of Technology?<\/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\/2026\/07\/6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6-1-768x432.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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI\u2019s next leap may be out of the lab and into physical machines, as the industry shifts focus from pure computation to real-world robotics and automation in factories and warehouses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/panews.io\/articles\/019f3fe7-eed0-716d-9adb-b46ef28df333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"safe-ai-city\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Cities Can Adopt AI Without Sacrificing Public Trust<\/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\/2026\/07\/7-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/7-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/7-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/7-1-768x432.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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cities adopting AI-powered video security face the challenge of balancing proactive safety measures with robust governance and transparency to maintain public trust. So how do we make sure to improve trust when creating smart cities?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/govinsider.asia\/intl-en\/article\/how-cities-can-adopt-ai-without-sacrificing-public-trust\" 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 id=\"battery-fail\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discovery Helps Explain Why Solid-state Batteries Often Fail<\/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\/2026\/07\/8-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/8-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/8-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/8-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; MIT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Researchers at MIT and the Technical University of Munich have identified hidden electrical imbalances at grain boundaries in solid electrolytes as a key reason for solid-state battery failures, and found that processing adjustments can dramatically boost performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.mit.edu\/2026\/discovery-helps-explain-why-solid-state-batteries-often-fail-0706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"flying-robots\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Flapping Robot Swims And Flies Like A Diving Bird<\/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\/2026\/07\/9-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; MIT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MIT and EPFL engineers have developed a flapping-wing robot that can both swim underwater and fly through air, mimicking the abilities of diving birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.mit.edu\/2026\/new-flapping-robot-swims-and-flies-like-diving-bird-0709\" 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 id=\"risc-v-bios\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">HFI BIOS Aims To Provide A POST-Like Power On Screen &amp; BIOS Setup Utility For RISC-V<\/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\/2026\/07\/10-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/10-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/10-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/10-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Harmonic Firmware Initiative is introducing HFI BIOS, aiming to bring a standardized POST-like power-on screen and BIOS setup utility to RISC-V boards, starting with the SiFive HiFive Unmatched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phoronix.com\/news\/Harmonic-Firmware-Initiative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SpaceX is aiming to put AI data centers in orbit, but the technical hurdles of radiation, heat dissipation, and maintenance in space are significant compared to Earth-based infrastructure making many wonder if this approach can move beyond niche applications.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read the full article here<\/p>\n<p>Top Stories This Week<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SpaceX Wants To Build AI Data Centers In Space. Will It Work?<\/li>\n<li>Chinese-made Robots Are Reaching 148 Countries As Factory Task Complexity Rises<\/li>\n<li>Chinese Startup Claims World\u2019s First 8-inch 2D Semiconductor Pilot Production Line<\/li>\n<li>Could Humanoid Robots Be Heading For The Battlefield?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"author":71,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"yes","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5915,2],"tags":[10246,10247,10254,10250,10258,10268,10262,10241,10267,10239,10242,10257,10243,10265,10271,10266,10261,10270,10240,10236,10248,10263,10260,10256,10237,10253,10251,10244,10252,10245,10269,10255,10264,10225,10238,10235,10259,10249],"class_list":["post-71929","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-engineering-weekly","category-ponoko","tag-2d-semiconductor-pilot-production-line","tag-8-inch-2d-semiconductor-manufacturing","tag-ai-powered-video-security","tag-atom-thin-materials-at-scale","tag-biomimetic-robotics","tag-bios-setup-utility-risc-v","tag-chinese-satellite-launch-economics","tag-chinese-made-industrial-robots","tag-civilian-and-military-robotics","tag-earth-based-data-center-infrastructure","tag-factory-task-complexity","tag-flapping-wing-robot","tag-global-automation-supply-chain","tag-grain-boundary-electrical-imbalance","tag-harmonic-firmware-initiative","tag-hfi-bios-for-risc-v","tag-humanoid-robots-for-military","tag-mitsubishi-humanoid-robot-mass-production","tag-niche-space-applications","tag-orbital-ai-data-centers","tag-phantom-humanoid-robot","tag-physical-ai-in-robotics","tag-post-like-power-on-screen","tag-public-trust-in-urban-ai","tag-radiation-challenges-in-space-hardware","tag-real-world-factory-automation","tag-reusable-rocket-landing-china","tag-robot-interoperability","tag-robotics-manufacturing-partnerships","tag-robotics-vendor-strategy","tag-sifive-hifive-unmatched","tag-smart-city-ai-adoption","tag-solid-electrolyte-processing","tag-solid-state-battery-failure","tag-space-based-heat-dissipation","tag-spacex-ai-data-centers-in-space","tag-underwater-flying-robot","tag-us-technology-restrictions"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>SpaceX Wants To Build AI Data Centers In Space. 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