Nvidia-backed startup Starcloud plans to activate ASIC Bitcoin miners in orbit before the end of 2026, seeking to become the first team to successfully mine cryptocurrency in space. The hardware will be deployed aboard the company’s second spacecraft, which is scheduled to enter orbit later this year. Founded in 2024, Starcloud aims to move data centers into space and use abundant solar energy for artificial-intelligence training and cryptocurrency mining. CEO Philip Johnston confirmed the timeline as part of the company’s broader plan to establish off-world computational infrastructure.