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SoftBank’s CEO isn’t the only one with questions about Elon Musk’s orbital data center hype
Saturday, June 27, 2026
**SoftBank's CEO isn't the only one questioning Elon Musk's orbital data center plans**
Elon Musk has proposed building data centers in orbit. SoftBank's CEO has expressed skepticism about the concept. Other industry figures have also raised questions about the feasibility and economics of the plan. Musk has not publicly responded to these concerns. The technical and financial viability of orbital data centers remains unproven.