KIO Data Centers has forged a strategic alliance with Lonestar Data Holdings to build one of the world’s first hybrid data ecosystems that bridges Earth and space. Under the alliance, KIO’s terrestrial data centers will serve as “digital consulates” that connect securely to Lonestar’s space-based data storage facilities.
This initiative marks a milestone in data security and sovereignty, with KIO serving as the critical ground infrastructure for protecting humanity’s most valuable data beyond the limits of Earth.
“This alliance with Lonestar is much more than a technological agreement: it cements KIO DC as the organization that sets the pace for global innovation,” said Octavio Camarena, CEO of KIO Data Centers. “Our data centers will act as the bridge between Earth and space, affirming the region as a key player in a new digital era.”
Securing Humanity’s Most Sensitive Data
Every day, more than 402 quintillion bytes of data are generated globally, and over 60% of it is sensitive, ranging from medical and financial records to government information. By expanding into space, KIO and Lonestar are offering unprecedented levels of protection against cyberattacks, natural disasters, and physical surveillance. In addition, in-space storage leverages solar power and the vacuum of space for natural cooling, creating a more sustainable model for the long-term protection of humanity’s digital legacy.
Lonestar partnered with KIO because of its world-class, resilient, secure, and sustainable infrastructure and high standards of availability and renewable energy operations, along with its leadership in the Latin American digital ecosystem.
From Cislunar Satellites to Lunar Data Centers
The project will unfold in phases. The first stage involves connecting KIO’s ground infrastructure to satellites in cislunar orbit for continuous, secure data transmission. The long-term vision is even more ambitious: building lunar data centers within natural lava tubes or craters, where geology provides unique protection and resilience.
With technology already tested on the International Space Station and during recent lunar missions, Lonestar plans to scale capacity from 15 petabytes in 2027 to 400 petabytes by 2032—eventually advancing toward exabytes and yottabytes of storage on the Moon.
For KIO, this alliance underscores its purpose of disrupting human limits through technology. By extending its mission to space, KIO is reaffirming its leadership in innovation, security, and sustainability for Latin America and beyond.
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