The Energy Cost of AI: Can it be done in Space? is an analytical presentation (Illinois EnergyProf, 2026-04-12) that evaluates the monetary and energy costs of traditional terrestrial AI data centers versus the costs, engineering trade‑offs, and operational challenges of building and running centers in space. The piece cites a multi‑researcher team and includes filmed and edited production credits.
The video compares on‑Earth data center energy and construction costs with the projected costs and trade‑offs of locating AI data centers in space (analysis presented on 2026-04-12).
The cost of the Data Centers which house Artificial Intelligence (AI) engines are analyzed, and then compared to the costs of building them in space.
Research: Brian Jurczyk, Derrick Chhay, Victor Seyfritz
Filming: Zach Nordan, Jack Gerrity
Editing: Nikunj Khandelwal
Channel: Illinois EnergyProf
Published: 2026-04-12
Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL9JUeOdA6I