Cowboy Space Secures $275 Million for Orbital Data Centers
Cowboy Space has raised $275 million, achieving a valuation of $2 billion, to develop rocket upper stages that will operate as data centers in low Earth orbit. This initiative responds to the increasing demand for AI computing power and solar energy solutions in space.
Cowboy Space, formerly Aetherflux, has raised $275 million in Series B funding, reaching a $2 billion valuation. The company aims to build rockets with upper stages functioning as data centers in low Earth orbit, a growing sector driven by the escalating energy demands of AI.
The first demonstration satellite mission is scheduled for late 2025, with a fully operational data center expected in Q1 2027. The rocket design emphasizes efficiency, integrating power generation and cooling systems within the upper stage.
Notable investors include Index Ventures and Breakthrough Energy Ventures. This venture illustrates a significant shift in addressing terrestrial power limitations by moving infrastructure to space.
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