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AI in Space

Earth observation, mission autonomy and space situational awareness.

Overview

AI processes petabytes of Earth-observation imagery (Planet, Descartes Labs), controls autonomous satellites and tracks orbital debris (LeoLabs).

Top use cases

  • Earth observation
  • Autonomous satellites
  • Debris tracking
  • Mission planning
  • Rover autonomy

Frequently asked questions

Does NASA use AI?

Yes — Perseverance uses onboard AI (AEGIS) to select rock targets, and Earth-science missions use AI for cloud detection and change analysis.