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terrestrial

[tuh-res-tree-uhl] / təˈrɛs tri əl /


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Musk plans to put AI data centers in orbit, believing they will be cheaper than terrestrial data centers in a few years.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

High-speed direct-to-device data plans are another example of space-based systems muscling in on traditional terrestrial wireless data providers.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

“Global electricity demand for AI simply cannot be met with terrestrial solutions, even in the near term, without imposing hardship on communities and the environment,” Musk said in a memo published Monday.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

Musk's aerospace firm claims processing needs due to the expanding use of AI are already outpacing "terrestrial capabilities".

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

The stalk, or nipple, of this other hemisphere was the location of the terrestrial paradise.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton