# New Report Urges Caution in the Race for Space-Based Data Centers

Source: [State of the Planet](https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2026/11/12/new-report-urges-caution-in-the-race-for-space-based-data-centers/) · 2026-11-12 · Earth & Climate
Page: https://themorning.science/story/new-report-urges-caution-in-the-race-for-space-based-data-centers-8de7de7473ff4898
Kind: research · Impact: medium

## In brief

- A new report from State of the Planet urges caution in the race to build space-based data centers.
- The report warns that such data centers are likely to become a reality within the next few years.
- According to the report, this could happen well before the risks of large-scale deployment can be fully understood.

## Why it matters

Science readers tracking climate and infrastructure policy should note that deployment may outpace understanding of its risks, which makes early evaluation more important.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-12: State of the Planet publishes report urging caution on space-based data centers

## Coverage

- [New Report Urges Caution in the Race for Space-Based Data Centers](https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2026/11/12/new-report-urges-caution-in-the-race-for-space-based-data-centers/) — State of the Planet, 2026-11-12

Tags: space-based data centers, data centers, climate, space infrastructure, risk assessment

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