Brian Wang SpaceX has applied to build orbital data centers in space using up to 1 million AI inference satellites. The application references that this will be a first step to creating a Kardashev 2 civilization. A Kardashev civilization uses all of the energy of the sun. This is about 5 trillion times more than civilization is using now. 🚨🚨🚨BREAKING🚨🚨🚨 SpaceX just applied with the FCC for Orbital Data Centers in space to power advanced AI. pic.twitter.com/OuFevqpGgi January 31, 2026 at 1:39 am A Type II Khardeshev civilization? Sounds great, but will people still be able to get a cheeseburger and a beer? Not to mention fries and onion rings. Actually, this is insane. One million satellites is a prime setup for a Kessler Syndrome event. As an old Star Trek Fan, I remember a episode from the original series titled the “The Ultimate Computer.” In it, Starfleet Command replaces 95% of the Enterprise crew with an advanced AI called M5. At one point in the show, Captain Kirk, who is one of the few crew members who has not been replaced by M5, is sparring with the computer’s inventor about the value of human beings in space. During the argument, Kirk makes a statement that all the AI groupies should keep in mind as they go boldly and unthinkingly into the future: “There are some things men must do in order to remain men.” Later on in the episode, Mr. Spock comments to Kirk, “Computers make excellent servants, but I have no wish to serve under one.”