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Orbital datacenters impractical due to maintenance challenges

The idea of orbital datacenters is being dismissed as impractical by some, who question the feasibility of maintenance and repairs in space. Critics point to the necessity of Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) and Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs) in terrestrial datacenters as evidence of the logistical challenges. The concept is compared unfavorably to other extreme environments like the Mariana Trench. AI

RANK_REASON The item discusses a speculative technology concept and dismisses it with anecdotal reasoning, fitting the 'meme' category.

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Orbital datacenters impractical due to maintenance challenges

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    I can't believe some people still think orbital datacenters can be a real thing. Practically speaking, who is going to launch into space to replace a worn out S

    I can't believe some people still think orbital datacenters can be a real thing. Practically speaking, who is going to launch into space to replace a worn out SSD or swap ram when the prices come down? People who believe this shit that Elon vomits out apparently haven't spent any…