EON wants to move the data superhighway from ocean fiber to space lasers
Endeavour Optical Networks is planning to launch the fastest space laser communications system yet built.
Get smart on it
A startup is developing laser-equipped satellites to transmit data between continents at speeds comparable to undersea fiber optic cables. Currently, hyperscalers moving massive amounts of data rely on undersea fiber optic cables that are difficult to repair and install, while existing satellite communications lack sufficient bandwidth. The startup plans to build a network of about 20 satellites with dedicated links between continents, targeting customers who move large volumes of data on expensive or underserved routes, with a demonstration satellite planned for launch near the end of 2027.
Related news
An Amazon data center could have the worst polluting power plant in the country
To power its new West Texas data center, Amazon is investing in the construction of a new power plant that could be one of the largest single producers of greenhouse gases in the US, according to the New York Times. The new gas-burning plant in Pecos County, Texas has received significant investment from Amazon and, at least initially, would not be connected to the state's power grid. Instead, its 35 natural-gas turbines would primarily deliver its 7.65 gigawatts of electricity
Do Data Centers Really Drive Up Local Temperatures?
Do data centers raise local temperatures? Explore their impact, causes of heat islands, and solutions to minimize environmental effects.
