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Starcloud Raises $170M, Pioneers AI GPU Satellite in Race for Space-Based Data Centers

Starcloud, a startup valued at $1.1 billion, has launched a GPU-powered satellite into orbit and raised $170 million in Series A funding, aiming to build an 88,000-satellite constellation for AI data centers in space. The company leads a competitive race against giants like Google, SpaceX, and Blue Origin to establish orbital AI infrastructure before launch costs decrease.

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