# ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood says orbital data centers could take SpaceX revenue 10 to 20 times higher than existing models.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-08 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- Cathie Wood revealed ARK's preliminary analysis shows orbital data centers could raise SpaceX revenue by 10-20 times.
- Elon Musk's decision to pursue orbital data centers was influenced by local opposition to data centers in Memphis.
- ARK Invest's current SpaceX model does not yet account for the potential impact of orbital data centers.
- Musk is accelerating vertical integration, aiming to unite Tesla, SpaceX, and other ventures more tightly.
- Wood clarified orbital data centers will not make Earth-based data centers obsolete; both will be necessary.

**Companies:** SpaceX
**Countries:** USA

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