Cowboy Space Unveils 'Big Iron' Rocket to Launch 20,000 AI Data Centers

Cowboy Space has revealed its "Big Iron" rocket, the launch vehicle it will use to deploy a constellation of 20,000 AI data centers in orbit. The company plans to debut Big Iron in late 2028. This ambitious project aims to meet the growing computational demands of artificial intelligence by placing data centers in space, potentially offering advantages in cooling, energy access, and scalability. The announcement signals a new era of space-based infrastructure for the AI industry, with Cowboy Space positioning itself as a key player. As the countdown to 2028 begins, the race to build the first orbital data center constellation is officially underway.