The Unknown Quantity · CEO of Starcloud Phillip Johnston — Jan. 5, 2026

**The Unknown Quantity returns Monday with a focused discussion led by proponents of a provocative idea: data centers in space. This episode provides a forum for advocates to lay out the technical, regulatory, and economic case for placing computing infrastructure off Earth, and to address the most common points of skepticism directly. From launch capacity and orbital operations to power, cooling, and long-term viability, the conversation explores what would need to change for space-based data infrastructure to move from concept to execution. If you work in aerospace, technology, policy, or space systems, this episode offers a clear, structured look at how proponents see the path forward, and where the key challenges still lie. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2iU1MSuLike, share, and join the conversation, because the future is closer than it looks.**