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Startups Starcloud and Cowboy Space Raise Over $445 Million to Develop Space-Based AI Data Centers Amid Launch Cost Challenges

Startups Starcloud and Cowboy Space are advancing space-based AI data centers with significant funding and hardware deployments, yet economic viability hinges on launch costs. Starcloud has already demonstrated AI in orbit and raised $170 million, while Cowboy Space plans to integrate rocket and data center technology with $275 million raised.