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Key points

• •Elon Musk plans to launch orbital data centers by merging SpaceX and xAI.
• •The FCC is reviewing Musk's proposal, with potential support from Chairman Carr.
• •Musk claims solar power in space will make orbital data centers more economical by 2028.
• •Musk predicts that in 5 years, AI capacity in space will exceed that on Earth, despite challenges in maintenance and costs.
• •SpaceX and xAI may soon go public, potentially increasing interest in orbital data centers.