# What is the appeal of orbital data centres?

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Podcast: [Finshots Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/finshots-daily-2750907)
Published: 2026-05-08T00:30:00+00:00
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In today’s episode on 8th May 2026, we argue whether putting data centres into space makes sense economically. Sign up for FREE insurance masterclass by Ditto

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