Moon-based data storage: A new frontier
The world’s first data centre on the Moon is preparing to be launched by Lonestar Data Holdings. It is aiming to revolutionise data storage and disaster recovery with the help of SpaceX and solar-powered technology.

Lonestar Data Holdings has unveiled plans to establish the first-ever data centre on the Moon, targeting a launch late next month aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. The data centre, named Freedom, will be integrated with Intuitive Machines’ Athena moon lander, leveraging the Moon’s unique environment for security and energy efficiency.
The company, led by CEO Chris Stott, views the lunar surface as an ideal location for secure, disaster-resilient data storage. Powered by solar energy and equipped with naturally cooled solid-state drives, Freedom is designed for non-latency-sensitive applications such as data recovery. Backup operations will be supported by a ground-based facility in Tampa, US.
As the demand for energy-intensive data centres grows on Earth, Lonestar joins a burgeoning space industry exploring off-planet solutions. While competitors like Lumen Orbit also seek a foothold in this nascent field, challenges remain. High launch costs, maintenance limitations, and the risk of mission failure loom large over these ambitious projects.
With initial funding of nearly $10 million and support from partners including the Isle of Man government and AI firm Valkyrie, Lonestar is set to push the boundaries of data storage and space technology.