Artificial Intelligence in Satellite and Space Systems
In 2013, JAXA’s Epsilon rocket became the first AI-enabled launch vehicle, cutting launch prep from months to days. NASA’s Perseverance rover used AutoNav in 2021 to drive up to five times faster than Curiosity. ESA’s Φ-sat-2 CubeSat, launched in 2024, carries six onboard AI apps and can upload new models after launch. SpaceX’s Starlink satellites now autonomously dodge debris using onboard sensors.
