It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it’s actually on the horizon. Here’s a rundown on the science and economics of getting all that technology into orbit.

I write about how digital impacts business and future of work Should tech companies achieve more efficient AI computing in space, they may be positioned to offer services at lower costs or with greener credentials than earth-based operators.

Some space industry leaders — including Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — believe the answer could be in orbit, via space-based data centers. That idea has gained attention in recent weeks. Musk is reportedly considering a merger between SpaceX and his generative artificial AI company xAI ahead of his space firm’s planned IPO later this year.

By Greg Bensinger SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Amazon's top cloud computing executive said space-based data centers are "pretty far" from being a reality, even as a number of startups and the company's own founder,