Nvidia-backed startup Starcloud plans to activate ASIC Bitcoin miners in orbit before the end of 2026, aiming to become the first team to successfully mine cryptocurrency in space. The mining hardware will be deployed aboard the company's second spacecraft, which is scheduled to enter orbit later this year. Founded in 2024 with a mission to relocate data centers to space, Starcloud leverages abundant solar energy resources for both AI training and cryptocurrency mining operations. CEO Philip Johnston confirmed the timeline, stating the company intends to achieve this milestone as part of its broader strategy to establish off-world computational infrastructure.