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ALATYR and Scaleway join forces to build the future of European data centers in orbit
AeroMorning reports on the agreement between ALATYR and Scaleway to jointly develop the architecture, performance, security, use cases and commercial model for future orbital computing and storage services. The partnership brings together ALATYR’s orbital infrastructure expertise and Scaleway’s European cloud and AI capabilities.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
ALATYR and Scaleway (iliad Group) join forces to build the future of European data centers in orbit
At the International Space Summit, ALATYR, a French start-up developing orbital data centers, and Scaleway, the iliad Group’s European cloud and AI services provider, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
ALATYR and Scaleway partner to advance sovereign cloud infrastructure in orbit
On BFM Business, Emeric Lhomme presented ALATYR’s memorandum of understanding with Scaleway, signed during the International Space Summit. The partnership combines ALATYR’s orbital data center expertise with Scaleway’s European cloud capabilities to work on cloud architecture, software interfaces, performance, security, and future in-orbit compute and storage services.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
Space: a sustainable solution for AI?
Ciel & Espace examines the rapid growth of space-based data center projects and the debate over their environmental impact. The article contrasts mega-constellation models with ALATYR’s centralized, modular approach, designed for a service life of more than 15 years with replaceable computing units and reusable power and thermal infrastructure.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
From ‘space Lego’ to lunar construction vehicles, the future takes shape at the Space Summit
Reporting from the International Space Summit in Paris, Le Parisien highlights ALATYR’s approach to building large-scale data centers directly in orbit, positioning the company among the technologies shaping the next generation of space infrastructure.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
Emeric Lhomme discusses Europe’s position in the new space economy on RTL
Speaking on RTL as the International Space Summit opened in Paris, ALATYR CEO Emeric Lhomme addressed the strategic choices facing Europe in the new space economy. He highlighted the need to help European players scale, capture emerging markets and strengthen the sovereignty of critical infrastructure.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
Orbital data centers: the question is no longer whether the cloud will move into orbit, but who will build it
In a Les Echos opinion article, ALATYR CEO and co-founder Emeric Lhomme explains how space is becoming a new territory for data processing and an extension of the cloud. He calls on Europe to mobilize the capital and industrial support needed to build sovereign orbital data center infrastructure before its technology champions move across the Atlantic.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
Börsen-Zeitung profiles ALATYR’s orbital data center strategy
ALATYR’s ambition to develop European orbital data center infrastructure was featured by Börsen-Zeitung. The article examines the company’s approach to space-based computing and its objective of strengthening Europe’s position in sovereign digital infrastructure.
JULY 13, 2026AeroMorning presents ALATYR’s orbital data centers for European AI
AeroMorning presented ALATYR’s plan to deploy orbital data centers supporting artificial intelligence applications in Europe. The article places the project within the broader need for sovereign and resilient European computing capacity.
JULY 9, 2026
ALATYR joins Les Assises du NewSpace 2026
ALATYR took part in Les Assises du NewSpace in Paris to discuss orbital data centers and sovereign computing infrastructure. The event brought the company’s roadmap into the strategic dialogue shaping France’s future space economy.
JULY 8, 2026
Emeric Lhomme joins France Inter’s debate on data centers
Emeric Lhomme joined France Inter’s Le Débat de midi to discuss the economic and environmental implications of data centers. The programme provided an opportunity to explain how orbital infrastructure could contribute to the debate on AI computing capacity and sustainability.
JULY 1, 2026
ALATYR discusses orbital data centers at the Élysée
Emeric Lhomme discussed ALATYR’s orbital data center strategy with President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée during VivaTech’s 10th-anniversary event. The meeting placed the project within a high-level conversation on Europe’s future technology and infrastructure priorities.
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