The race to put computing infrastructure into orbit is accelerating. Hyperscalers, startups, and defense customers are all eyeing space as a potential solution to the constraints of scaling AI infrastructure on Earth. But is orbital computing a genuine paradigm shift, or the latest hype cycle for the industry?

Tied to the cover story of Via Satellite’s June/July edition, this webinar brings together players who are actively building the orbital compute stack to debate the business case, the physics, and the path to commercial viability. Attendees will gain perspective on the outlook for orbital data centers — both the opportunities for the space industry and the tech challenges to be overcome.

Key issues:
* Which AI and cloud workloads are genuinely viable in orbit
* Use cases like edge compute, distributed storage, and data sovereignty.
* Engineering hurdles involved with radiation, thermal management, power at scale
* The economics of space versus ground infrastructure

Moderated by Mark Holmes and Rachel Jewett