terrestrial

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Musk believes that space-based AI computing, powered directly by the sun, will be cheaper than terrestrial data centers in just a few years.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“Global electricity demand for AI simply cannot be met with terrestrial solutions, even in the near term, without imposing hardship on communities and the environment,” Musk said in a memo published Monday.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

The idea is to use the power of the sun and the cold vacuum of space to free AI computing from its terrestrial bonds, such as electricity supply and cooling.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Musk's aerospace firm claims processing needs due to the expanding use of AI are already outpacing "terrestrial capabilities".

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

After that, it would be three long days on the highway back to Earth, then through the fire of the atmosphere and into the terrestrial ocean below.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly