From satellites to space data centers: Why low earth orbit is attracting billions in investment
Upstract [Unofficial]
March 22, 2026
A new layer of critical infrastructure is emerging above our heads. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) — which NASA defines as the stretch of space at an altitude of 2,000 km or less — is rapidly evolving from a niche technical domain into one of the most strategically important environments of the 21st…
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