Re:xAI joins SpaceX
by dweekly on Monday February 02, 2026 @05:54PM
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Hot saltwater is the worst substance on earth, excepting, maybe, hydrofluoric acid. You really don't want to cool things with ocean water over an extended period of time. And filtering/purifying it takes vast amounts of power (e.g. reverse osmosis).
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My 4 Cylinder Diesel Volvo Penta is cooled by sea water. There is an elbow that may have to be replaced every few years,
Re:xAI joins SpaceX
by 0cf8612b2e1e on Monday February 02, 2026 @07:22PM
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I wonder why they did not start with a freshwater body.