SpaceX Files 100K+ Satellite 'Orbital Data Center' Approval with FCC

SpaceX has submitted an application to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to launch a constellation of non-geostationary satellites designed as an orbital data center, potentially supporting AI training at its xAI unit. The FCC began review on February 4, 2026, and is seeking public comment through March 6, 2026. The proposal envisions up to 100,000 satellites, not 1 million as previously stated, to offload high-energy AI computations into space. On February 1, 2026, Musk announced integrating xAI operations into SpaceX to centralize AI development and launch capabilities.