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Environmental Orgs Say Space-Based Data Centers Could Violate Federal Law

GizmodoPublished Jul 24, 2026

Environmental groups petition the FCC to halt licensing of orbital data centers, citing potential environmental harm and legal violations under the National Environmental Policy Act. They warn that numerous planned space-based data centers could damage the ozone layer, night sky quality, and stratospheric chemistry, urging thorough impact assessments before approval.

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