Core Insights - Jeff Bezos predicts that space-based data centers could be built within the next 10 to 20 years, leveraging uninterrupted solar energy as a significant advantage over terrestrial data centers [1][2] - Space data centers are expected to match the cost of ground-based data centers within a couple of decades, according to Bezos [3] - The increasing power consumption of data centers, currently at 5% of U.S. power and projected to double, is driving interest in space-based alternatives [4] Cost Competitiveness - Bezos stated that space data centers will be able to beat the costs of terrestrial data centers in the next couple of decades [3] - The continuous supply of solar power in space is highlighted as a key factor for cost competitiveness [2] Operational Challenges - Space-based data centers will face challenges such as maintenance difficulties, complex upgrade logistics, high rocket launch costs, and risks associated with launch failures [5] Industry Context - The rise of AI is compared to the internet boom of the early 2000s, indicating potential for growth but also the risk of market bubbles [6] - Amazon's stock has gained 17.7% over the past year, with a market capitalization of $2.34 trillion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.5, indicating strong market performance [7]