Falcon 9 launch containing the Blue Ghost Lander
NASA
This article discusses the creation of data centers in space and utilizing open ledgers and DNA for long term data retention. It covers two key activities in this field. One involves a collaboration between Lonestar Data Holdings and Flexential for an upcoming payload launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The other is a mission to the moon to store digital assets in a molecular wallet by Iridia.
Flexential, a data center solutions provider, partnered with Lonestar Data Holdings to support the launch of their second data center to the Moon called Freedom. This launch is part of Lonestar’s ambition to build a data center on the Moon. Flexential is providing services to support Lonestar’s mission and to offer backup and disaster recovery services through its Tampa data center.
Intuitive Machines lander with the Lonestar Freedom payload
Lonestar Data Holdings, Inc.
The companies highlight that space-based data storage solutions enhance resiliency and reliability while reducing the dependence on terrestrial resources. Space-based data centers also offer protection against large-scale disasters that could affect terrestrial facilities.
The primary purpose of Lonestar’s orbital data center is to provide resiliency, disaster recovery, and edge processing services for global government and enterprise customers. The data center utilizes solar power and cooling for efficiency and is governed by international space laws.
Additionally, a lunar lander carrying tokens and historical data encoded in synthetic DNA from Iridia is on its way to the Moon. The data is encapsulated within a monument symbolizing human achievements and carried on the Dragonfly Aerospace Blue Ghost Lander.
Firefly Aerospace Blue Ghost Lander
Firefly Aerospace
This archival milestone is expected to endure for millennia on the moon, showcasing humanity’s commitment to preserving knowledge. Iridia collaborated with Arweave and the ASI Alliance to securely store assets in an Iridia Molecular Wallet on the moon.
Prior to launch, cryptocurrency was loaded onto the wallets and sealed in a specialized container. After landing, the public keys will be shared for interaction with the lunar-based assets. This marks a significant advancement in data storage and preservation.
With these advancements, data infrastructure is expanding to the Moon through the launch of the lunar data center and the landing of the Iridia digital wallet with assets from Arweave and the ASI Alliance.
