spacenews.com·May 14, 2026
Cowboy Space has proposed a 20,000-satellite "Stampede" orbital data center constellation to the FCC, following a $275 million funding round to develop rockets that will provide computing platforms in their upper stages.
Cowboy Space's ambitious plan to deploy a 20,000-satellite "Stampede" orbital data center constellation highlights a significant investment opportunity in the intersection of satellite technology and data processing infrastructure. This initiative, buoyed by a $275 million funding round, could drive innovation in satellite-based computing platforms, potentially reshaping the commercial space landscape by integrating data centers into orbital operations.