Mastercard signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Madari Space, an Emirati startup. The agreement explores collaboration opportunities focused on space-based data centers.
The partnership will assess how space technologies can support future digital infrastructure. This assessment focuses specifically on enhancing security, resilience, and sustainability.
Global data volumes continue to surge, creating physical and environmental challenges for terrestrial data centers. The initiative investigates space-based data processing as a potential alternative, aiming to offer improved energy efficiency, performance, and reliability. This collaboration positions Mastercard at the forefront of securing the global digital ecosystem.