cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/24946971
TL;DW:
Does It Make Sense To Put Data Centers In Space?
At some point in the future, yes.
Can They Really Cost Less To Operate?
In theory, yes.
Scott expresses concerns that current startups have not adequately addressed some of the practical challenges, such as cooling.
6 points
The first physiological effect will be your body parts swelling up due to lack of atmosphere.
Joseph Kittinger made a jump from over 100,000 feet, and near the peak, one of his gloves malfunctioned. His hand swelled up and became useless. But it returned to normal a while later when he was back on the ground.
