Blue Origin Seeks US Approval for 51,600 Satellites in 'Project Sunrise' for Orbital Data Centers

Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, has requested US government approval to launch over 51,600 satellites for an orbital data center network called 'Project Sunrise'. This initiative aims to alleviate resource pressure in the US by moving energy-intensive computational processes from terrestrial data centers to space. The satellite constellation will utilize the TeraWave laser communication network planned for launch by 2027, targeting institutional clients. Experts estimate operational data centers in space may not materialize before 2030.

Published Mar 21, 2026

Blue Origin has submitted a request to the US Federal Communications Commission to launch up to 51,600 satellites as part of 'Project Sunrise', aimed at establishing orbital data centers. This project is designed to reduce the strain on US communities and natural resources by relocating energy-intensive computational tasks into space.

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Blue Origin plans to use its TeraWave satellite communication network, expected to launch by 2027. While optimists predict operational data centers in space by the end of the decade, many experts remain skeptical about the durability of processors in extreme space conditions. Nvidia has announced it is developing chips for orbital data centers.