Google is reportedly in talks with SpaceX to launch orbital data centers. The initiative is tied to Google's Project Suncatcher, which aims to deploy AI data centers in space starting in 2027. Neither company has commented on the negotiations.
SpaceX launch costs target $200 per kilogram
SpaceX's current launch costs are around $7,000 per kilogram for rideshare missions. However, the target for economic viability is $200 per kilogram. SpaceX has made 165 launches in 2025 and has launched 14,844 payloads in total. Some analysts believe that five to six reuses of a Falcon 9 rocket could offset its production cost.
SpaceX's February 2026 price table lists $7,000 per kilogram as a standard rideshare price. The partnership could mark a historic turning point and boost SpaceX's upcoming IPO, according to reports from the Wall Street Journal and Tom's Hardware.
The talks between Google and SpaceX remain unconfirmed. As of this writing, neither company has offered any comment on the presumably ongoing negotiations.
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