$ASTS When you break this down in simple terms, it starts to make a lot of sense. Blue Origin just filed for a massive constellation of 51,600 satellites to support space-based computing. Separately, concepts like “Starcloud” say you need around 4 to 5 gigawatts of total power in orbit to run something like a space data center. So if you divide that total power across 51,600 satellites, each satellite would need to generate roughly 75 to 100 kilowatts of power. That’s the key number. Now here’s where AST comes in. Their BlueWalker 3 satellite was already producing around 30 kilowatts, and their newer BlueBird satellites are significantly more powerful, likely moving into that exact 75 to 100 kw range. When you multiply 51,600 satellites by 75 to 100 kilowatts, you end up right around 4 to 5 gigawatts total, which is exactly what these orbital data center concepts are aiming for. So the interesting takeaway is that AST isn’t building a data center in space, but they are building satellites that operate in the same power range that would be required to make something like that possible. In simple terms, Blue Origin is proposing the scale, and AST looks like it’s proving the power and thermal design needed to actually make it work. That’s why some people think AST seems to be the natural fit or partner if this whole space-based computing idea becomes real