Newsletter: Satellites + Data Centers

This week on the Konvoy Newsletter audio edition, host Josh Chapman explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the skies above us — from autonomous satellites avoiding orbital debris to the emergence of data centers in space. As investment in AI and compute accelerates on Earth, we’re beginning to see its influence ripple far beyond the atmosphere. Josh unpacks the intersection of AI, space infrastructure, and quantum technology, highlighting how machine learning is already powering smarter orbits, faster communications, and new opportunities for computation in Low Earth Orbit. With tens of thousands of satellites now circling the planet, this episode examines how intelligence in orbit could reshape the way we connect, compute, and secure data across the globe. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why orbital debris has become one of the biggest challenges in modern space exploration How AI is helping satellites make autonomous decisions and reroute data traffic in real time The rise of space-based data centers — and why vacuum cooling and solar energy make them so efficient How quantum-secure communications are setting new standards for encryption between space and Earth Why the next decade of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) could redefine connectivity, security, and cloud computing Whether you’re fascinated by AI, investing in frontier technologies, or simply curious about how space is becoming the next computing frontier, this episode offers a grounded look at the future of intelligent infrastructure beyond Earth. Love what you’re hearing? Subscribe to the Game Changers Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Want more insights like this every week? Sign up for the Konvoy Newsletter to stay ahead of key industry trends, challenges, and opportunities.