TL;DW:
Does It Make Sense To Put Data Centers In Space?
At some point in the future, yes.
Can They Really Cost Less To Operate?
In theory, yes.
Scott expresses concerns that current startups have not adequately addressed some of the practical challenges, such as cooling.
Space is like being wrapped in the world’s thickest blanket. Real computers in space have to be super low power to minimize heat buildup because it’s very hard to get rid of that heat.