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[–] burble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 day ago

Setting aside the environments arguments, I'll hold out hope that he's wrong and none of the ML companies will ever be able to fund something like that.

Also, what a weird launch company to buy if that's your goal. I thought Relativity was going to be the odd one out without enough differentiation and wasn't long for this world. The data center rationale makes me question that decision even more. I'm not praying for their downfall or anything, I just don't get it.

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 days ago (3 children)

I, too, am very curious how they plan to dissipate the heat...

[–] visc@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago (2 children)

High radiation, can’t dissipate heat, not instantly serviceable. I struggle to think of a worse application for a space station.

Well maybe a convenience store.

[–] fubarx@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Escape Room.

[–] taladar@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 days ago

An outdoor swimming pool?

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[–] Lodespawn@aussie.zone 1 points 2 days ago

Maybe they could heat some water with it and spin some things .. or a giant thermocouple?