Space startup to test crypto mining in orbit
The mission follows a 2025 demonstration where Nvidia H100 GPUs successfully operated in space.
Starcloud, a space startup, is preparing to test Bitcoin mining in orbit with its upcoming Starcloud-2 satellite. The mission will carry specialised ASIC mining processors, marking one of the first attempts to run crypto infrastructure beyond Earth.
The initiative builds on a successful 2025 demonstration when Starcloud operated Nvidia H100 GPUs in low Earth orbit. During that mission, the satellite performed AI computing tasks, proving that data-centre-grade hardware can function in space.
Starcloud-2 will expand these capabilities by adding a larger GPU cluster and mining-specific ASICs.
Operating in orbit offers potential advantages for energy-intensive computing. Satellite solar arrays provide near-continuous power, and space’s vacuum allows natural heat dissipation, cutting the need for water-based cooling systems.
Engineers warn that technical challenges remain. Radiation exposure, shielding needs, and the difficulty of repairing hardware once launched could complicate operations.
Despite these obstacles, Starcloud sees orbit as a promising environment for next-generation computing and Bitcoin mining.
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