China backs orbital data center startup with $8.4 billion in credit lines

Published on April 22, 2026

A Beijing-based space startup has secured early-stage funding and extensive credit backing as part of a broader Chinese push toward space-based computing infrastructure.

The post China backs orbital data center startup with $8.4 billion in credit lines appeared first on SpaceNews.

Continue reading on website
Other news

Turning data from space into action for Earth

April 22, 2026
Happy Earth Day, 22 April – a global call to act and protect our planet. At the European Space Agency, that action begins in orbit, where satellites deliver a continuous, global view of Earth and track environmental change. Working with partners, ESA turns this stream of data into actionable information through its FutureEO programme, helping governments and communities respond faster and more eff

Commerce Department budget proposal would halt work on TraCSS

April 22, 2026
The Commerce Department is proposing to halt work on its space traffic coordination system while it develops a “new operating and financial structure” that may include user fees.The post Commerce Department budget proposal would halt work on TraCSS appeared first on SpaceNews.