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Summary: SpaceX seeks federal approval to launch 1 million solar-powered satellite data centers Crunch

- SpaceX has proposed launching up to 1 million solar-powered satellites to serve as AI data centers.
- The FCC is unlikely to approve the full request, following recent limitations on Starlink satellite launches.
- The proposal arrives amidst Amazon’s satellite deployment delays and reports of a potential SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI merger.

A: Hey! Did you hear about SpaceX? It's crazy!

B: No way! What's going on with them?

A: They want to launch *a million* satellites! Seriously!

B: A million?! Wow! What for?

A: Apparently, they’ll be like giant data centers, for artificial intelligence.

B: AI in space? That's... a lot. Are they going to rule the world?!

A: Haha! They say it’s also a step towards something super futuristic - harnessing the sun’s power! Like, a really advanced civilization.

B: Whoa! That’s a big dream! Do you think they'll *really* do it?

A: Well, the government (the FCC) might not let them launch all a million at once. They already gave SpaceX permission for more Starlink satellites, but not all of them.

B: Makes sense. There are already so many satellites up there! I read that there are about 15,000 right now.

A: Exactly! And they’re causing pollution and space junk.

B: Oh no! That's not good. What about Amazon? Are they doing something similar?

A: Yeah, Amazon needs more time to launch their satellites too - they don’t have enough rockets!

B: That’s a problem! And get this - I heard rumors that SpaceX might merge with Tesla and xAI!

A: Seriously? Elon Musk is busy!

B: He sure is! Apparently, it's all before they go public again.

A: Amazing! Space really is the future!
Summary
SpaceX plans to launch 1M solar-powered AI data center satellites. FCC approval is uncertain due to launch limitations. News follows Amazon's satellite delays & rumors of a SpaceX/Tesla/xAI merger. #SpaceX #AI #Satellites
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/31/spacex-seeks-federal-approval-to-launch-1-million-solar-powered-satellite-data-centers/#summary

Date: Feb. 1, 2026

Notes: TechCrunch News Summary - 2026-02-01

Created: 2026/02/01 21:42

Updated: 2026/02/02 17:03

Last Read: 2026/02/02 17:03

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