Nvidia-backed Starcloud wants to be the first to mine Bitcoin in space, using solar power and dedicated ASICs
TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Why it matters: Bitcoin miners have spent years chasing cheap electricity around the planet, but will leaving our atmosphere reap better results? Nvidia-backed Starcloud wants to take cryptomining into orbit, putting dedicated mining hardware aboard its second spacecraft.
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- ▪Why it matters: Bitcoin miners have spent years chasing cheap electricity around the planet, but will leaving our atmosphere reap better results?
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| Publication time | Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:38 -0500 |
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Space Industry cryptocurrency mining Nvidia-backed Starcloud wants to be the first to mine Bitcoin in space, using solar power and dedicated ASICs The company plans to add Bitcoin mining to its orbital data center ambitions By Rob Thubron September 22, 2026, 10:38 Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Why it matters: Bitcoin miners have spent years chasing cheap electricity around the planet, but will leaving our atmosphere reap better results? Nvidia-backed Starcloud wants to take cryptomining into orbit, putting dedicated mining hardware aboard its second spacecraft. The startup believes abundant solar power could make space an attractive home for an industry notorious for its energy consumption.
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