Data centers on the Moon?

月球数据中心?

Round Table China

社会与文化

2025-04-18

25 分钟
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Lunar data centers promise extreme cooling and cosmic isolation—but are they worth the astronomical costs and logistical challenges? With Earth-based solutions still viable, is this visionary leap even justified? / We recommend one film from the 15th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) (21:04)! On the show: Steve Hatherly, Li Yi & Yushun
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  • Discussion keeps the world turning.

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  • My name's Steve, and I'm joined today by Yushin and Lee Yee.

  • Coming up, building data centers on the moon could provide extreme cooling and cosmic isolation,

  • but the astronomical costs and logistical hurdles raise doubts.

  • Is this visionary solution necessary, or should we prioritize improving Earth-based infrastructure first?

  • And then, the 15th Beijing International Film Festival, or BJIFF,

  • runs April 18th to 26th in 2025, bringing together filmmakers and cinephiles from around the world.

  • The festival showcases exceptional global cinema while promoting cultural exchange through its diverse program,

  • and we'll take a look at one of the films being screened.

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  • And now, as demand for data storage explodes, one company thinks it has the answer.